There has been a major breakthrough in Zamalek’s financial crisis after the club paid $6.5 million, leading to the lifting of the team’s suspension. This comes amid intense efforts to strengthen the squad by signing South African coach Pitso Mosimane, who is now very close to taking charge of Al-Abyad for the new season.
Mosimane leads the race to coach Zamalek
Insider sources revealed that the agreement between Mosimane and Zamalek’s management has reached advanced stages, with final details being settled and preparations underway for an official announcement in the coming days. Mosimane is the favored choice to bring Zamalek back to domestic and continental glory, thanks to his impressive coaching record.

 

Coaching battle: Mosimane outshines Mokwena
Management meetings saw a split between two prominent candidates — Mosimane and Rolani Mokwena, former coach of Wydad Casablanca — but most board members favored Mosimane, especially after his remarkable achievements with Al Ahly and his continental successes.
A distinguished record justifying Mosimane’s edge
Mosimane is one of Africa’s top coaches, having won the CAF Champions League twice with Al Ahly (2020 and 2021), in addition to securing two CAF Super Cups and two bronze medals at the FIFA Club World Cup. He also led Mamelodi Sundowns to the Champions League title in 2016, and had successful spells in the Saudi league with Al Ahli and Al Wehda.

Mosimane to take over after Egypt Cup final
Negotiations with Mosimane and his agents are ongoing confidentially to finalize contract terms. The management plans to thank current coach Ayman Al-Ramadi, who will continue until the end of the season, possibly including the Egypt Cup final against Pyramids, after which Mosimane will officially take over.