Zamalek’s first-team African squad for the current season has undergone several changes, with head coach Moataz Gamal deciding to leave Saif Gafar out while registering four players from the club’s youth sector.
The changes come as Zamalek continue their preparations for the CAF Champions League while also competing in the Egyptian Premier League.
Why Was Saif Gafar Left Out?
Zamalek decided not to include Saif Gafar in the African squad amid the coaching staff’s current lack of reliance on the player.
Gafar has been training individually rather than taking part in the team’s collective sessions, which contributed to his absence from the club’s African squad.
The coaching staff, led by Moataz Gamal, continues to determine the players who will be part of the team’s plans based on the demands of the upcoming competitions.
Zamalek Register Four Youth Players
The African squad also includes four players from Zamalek’s youth sector, giving the club’s young talents an opportunity to be part of the first-team continental setup.
The four players are:
- Ahmed Safwat, a midfielder from the 2009 age group.
- Adham Haseeb, a striker from the 2009 age group.
- Mohamed Farag, a right-back from the 2008 age group.
- Mohamed Hamad, a winger from the 2008 age group.
Their registration reflects the coaching staff’s willingness to utilize the club’s youth system while expanding its options for the African campaign.
Zamalek Beat AS Port in the CAF Champions League
Zamalek recently defeated Djibouti’s AS Port 2-1 at Cairo International Stadium.
The match was the first leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, giving Zamalek an advantage ahead of the next stage of its continental campaign.
Zamalek Prepare to Face Abu Qir Fertilizers
On the domestic front, Zamalek are preparing to face Abu Qir Fertilizers in the fourth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Cairo International Stadium.
Zamalek will be looking to continue their domestic campaign while also managing their preparations for continental competition amid a busy schedule.
Youth Players Added to Zamalek’s African Plans
The registration of four young players gives Zamalek additional options during the current season.
It also represents an opportunity for the club’s youth talents to gain experience around the first team, particularly as Zamalek compete on both domestic and continental fronts.
Meanwhile, Saif Gafar’s omission comes amid his individual training and his absence from the coaching staff’s current plans.
Why was Saif Gafar left out of Zamalek’s African squad?
He was omitted because he is not currently part of the coaching staff’s plans and has been training individually rather than with the first team.
Who are the four youth players registered by Zamalek?
They are Ahmed Safwat, Adham Haseeb, Mohamed Farag and Mohamed Hamad.
What was the result of Zamalek’s match against AS Port?
Zamalek defeated AS Port 2-1 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round.
When will Zamalek face Abu Qir Fertilizers?
Zamalek are scheduled to face Abu Qir Fertilizers at 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Cairo International Stadium.
Who is Zamalek’s head coach?
Moataz Gamal is currently in charge of Zamalek’s first-team coaching staff.
