Zamalek Restructures Youth Sector and Football Academy Ahead of 2026-2027 Season
Zamalek SC announces a major restructuring of its youth sector and football academy as part of a long-term plan to develop young talent and support the first team in the coming seasons
🔥 Zamalek Begins a New Era of Youth Development
Zamalek SC’s board has approved a comprehensive restructuring of its youth sector and football academy, marking a strategic step aimed at building a new generation of players capable of supporting the first team in the coming years ⚽🏆.
This decision comes as part of preparations for the 2026-2027 season, with the club aiming to modernize its football development structure and strengthen its long-term competitiveness.
⭐ Comprehensive Evaluation and Full Restructuring
The restructuring followed a detailed review of the club’s youth system performance in recent years, with the goal of improving efficiency and enhancing player development 🔥.
The new plan focuses on:
Improving technical and administrative structures ⚽
Identifying emerging talents ⭐
Preparing players for first-team integration 🏆
Reducing reliance on external transfers in the future
🏆 New Structure for the Youth Sector
The updated structure includes several experienced football figures within the Egyptian football system:
Hazem Emam appointed Head of Football Sector ⚽
Emad El-Mandouh as Vice Head of the sector
Tamer Abdel Hamid as Deputy Technical Director
Additional appointments include:
Adel El-Maamour as Goalkeeping Coaches Supervisor ⭐
Montaser El-Ramlawi as Administrative Director
Shokry Hassan as Deputy Administrative Director
Abdullah Mohamed overseeing player affairs
Khaled Omran as General Coordinator
🔥 Technical and Administrative Development
The restructuring also introduced new roles aimed at improving operational efficiency:
Mohamed Badr Financial Director ⚽
Medhat Qassem Rehabilitation Programs Director
Yasser Ghoneim Injury and Recovery Unit 🏥
Mohamed El-Etriby Performance Analysis 📊
Mohamed Ezzat Squad Planning and Renewal
Saeed Lotfy Talent Identification ⭐
Zamalek emphasized that these changes aim to create a fully professional football development system.
⭐ Football Academy Transformation
The changes extended to the club’s football academy as well, with key appointments including:
Hazem Emam as Academy Head ⚽
Ayman Hefny as Vice Head 🔥
Further appointments:
Mohamed Mostafa Kamel as Technical Director
Osama Fahmy as Goalkeeping Supervisor
Mohamed Sobhi Fouad as Administrative Director
Mostafa El-Nakeeb as Deputy Administrative Director
🏥 Integrated Medical and Administrative System
The club also strengthened its medical and administrative departments:
Yehia El-Shazly Head of Medical Staff ⭐
Islam Hassan Shahat Administrative Coordinator
This ensures a fully supportive environment for youth development from early stages.
⚽ Technical Assignments Across Age Groups
The club confirmed coaching assignments for youth teams:
2007 Team: Mohamed Thabet
2009 Team: Said Hanafy
2010 Team: Mohamed Mostafa “Manga”
2011 Team: Ahmed Rezk
2012 Team: Ahmed Zaki
🔥 Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Success
Zamalek’s restructuring plan aims to build a sustainable football system focused on:
Producing future first-team stars ⭐
Strengthening youth development ⚽
Reducing transfer market dependency 🏆
Reinforcing the club’s football identity
🏆 Conclusion
Zamalek’s youth sector overhaul marks the beginning of a new strategic phase within the club, as management hopes these reforms will produce a strong pipeline of talent capable of restoring the club’s dominance in the coming years ⚽🔥.
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