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Al-Ahram Weekly
14 hours ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Zamalek sign midfielder Rabie from NBE Club on a five-year contract - Egyptian Football
Zamalek have completed the signing of defensive midfielder Ahmed Rabie from NBE Club, the Cairo giants announced on Tuesday, marking their seventh summer signing so far Zamalek have been active in the transfer market, bringing in goalkeeper El-Mahdi Soliman, Angolan winger Chico Banza, forwards Amr Nasser and Ahmed Sherif, Moroccan U-20 international Abdelhamid Maali, and Swedish-Palestinian winger Adam Kaied. Rabie made 31 appearances in all competitions last season for NBE Club, registering a single assist. The move of the 24-year-old to Zamalek appears to be part of a swap deal, following winger Mostafa Shalaby's recent switch in the opposite direction. Zamalek are looking to rebuild after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign in which they finished third in the Egyptian Premier League and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Whites open their new league season on 9 August with a challenging fixture against Ceramica Cleopatra at Suez Stadium. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
News18
17 hours ago
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Transfer News: Hamid Ahadad Joins East Bengal FC On A One-Year Deal
East Bengal FC signed Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad for the 2025-26 season, with an option to extend. East Bengal FC confirmed the signing of Moroccan national team forward Hamid Ahadad on Tuesday for the 2025-26 season, with an option to extend for an additional year. Ahadad will wear jersey number 17. Welcoming Ahadad to the Red & Gold Brigade, Mr Thangboi Singto, Head of Football at East Bengal FC said, 'We are delighted to welcome Hamid to the East Bengal FC family. His experience, versatility and proven track record at the highest level will significantly strengthen our attacking prowess. We believe Hamid will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our ambitions in the upcoming season." Who Is East Bengal's Hamid Ahadad? A versatile attacker capable of playing as a centre-forward or winger, Ahadad has built an impressive career across top-tier African leagues. He joins East Bengal FC from Morocco's Botola Pro Inwi side Maghreb de Fès, where he played 1,432 minutes across 19 matches, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists last season. In 162 Botola Pro Inwi matches overall, the 30-year-old has logged 45 goals and 14 assists. Ahadad's standout performances include a successful stint with Zamalek SC in Egypt where he won the Egyptian Premier League (2020-21), the Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup (2018) and the CAF Confederation Cup (2018-19). He also won the Botola Pro Inwi with Raja Casablanca in 2019-20. Ahadad has also represented Botola Pro Inwi clubs FUS Rabat and Wydad AC in the past. Speaking about Ahadad's inclusion, East Bengal FC Head Coach Oscar Bruzon said, 'Hamid is primarily a centre-forward who is also capable of playing on the left wing as well as an attacking midfielder. He is a consistent goal scorer with a strong instinct for finding the back of the net. His skills and vast experience of playing for various top-level Moroccan and Egyptian clubs along with his international experience can indeed be a significant asset to the team." Thrilled to embark on his journey with East Bengal FC, Ahadad said, 'I have heard great things about this club. Joining a club with such a century-long legacy is an honour. I have played for Zamalek SC in the past, so I am well aware of the pressure and intensity associated with iconic derbies. Now I can't wait to experience the Kolkata derby, which is one of the biggest derbies in Asia. I want to give my best for this club and its passionate fans, and win as many trophies as possible." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
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Zamalek sign Moroccan U-20 winger Abdelhamid Maali on five-year deal - Egyptian Football
Zamalek have completed the signing of Morocco U-20 winger Abdelhamid Maali from Ittihad Tanger on a five-year contract; the Cairo giants announced on Monday. The 19-year-old is considered one of the top emerging talents in the Moroccan league and has featured regularly for Morocco's youth national teams. He was promoted to Ittihad Tanger's senior squad in the 2022–23 season and made 44 appearances for the first team. Maali will be registered with Zamalek's youth team and will not count toward the six-foreign-player quota permitted by the Egyptian Football Association. League regulations allow clubs to register six foreign players, with a maximum of five allowed on the pitch at any one time. The Moroccan winger becomes Zamalek's sixth new signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Swedish-Palestinian winger Adam Kaied, goalkeeper El-Mahdi Soliman, Angolan winger Chico Banza, and Pharco FC duo Amr Nasser and Ahmed Sherif. Meanwhile, Egyptian Premier League side ZED FC confirmed on Monday that defender Mohamed Ismael has joined Zamalek, although the latter have yet to officially announce the deal. 'Thank you, Mohamed Ismael. Wish you the best in your next journey at Zamalek,' ZED FC wrote in a post on their official Facebook page. Zamalek are rebuilding after a disappointing campaign last season, in which they finished third in the Egyptian Premier League and exited the CAF Confederation Cup at the quarter-final stage. They begin the new season with a challenging opener against Ceramica Cleopatra on 9 August at Suez Stadium. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
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Ahly vs Zamalek in Egyptian League Cairo derby set for 29 September - Egyptian Football
The Egyptian Pro League (EPL) announced late on Sunday that the Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek, scheduled for the 9th matchday of the 2025–2026 Egyptian Premier League season, will take place on 29 September at Cairo International Stadium. The EPL draw, held on Sunday, also revealed the season's opening fixtures. Defending champions Ahly will begin their campaign against Modern Sport, while their fierce rivals Zamalek will face Ceramica Cleopatra. The 2025–2026 season kicks off on 8 August and will feature 21 teams competing in a two-phase format. According to the EPL statement, Ahly will meet runners-up Pyramids FC on the 5th matchday, scheduled for 30 August. In the first phase, each team will play 20 matches in a single round-robin format. The top seven teams will then advance to a title-deciding championship group, while the remaining 14 clubs will battle to avoid relegation in a separate group. Zamalek will face Pyramids FC on 1 March 2026, at the Air Defence Stadium. At the conclusion of the second phase, four teams from the lower group will be relegated. Final rankings in both groups will take into account the points accumulated in the first phase as well as results from direct encounters within each group. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
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Ahly start Egyptian League campaign against Modern Sport, Zamalek face Ceramica - Egyptian Football
Ahly have been drawn to face Modern Sport in the first matchday of the 2025–2026 Egyptian Premier League, while arch-rivals Zamalek kick off their campaign against Ceramica Cleopatra. The 2025–2026 Egyptian Premier League draw, held on Sunday, revealed that the highly anticipated Cairo Derby between Ahly and Zamalek has been scheduled for matchweek nine, according to the fixture list released by the Egyptian Pro League. The new season kicks off on 8 August and will feature 21 clubs competing in a two-phase format. In the first phase, each team will play 20 matches in a single round-robin format. The top seven teams will then advance to a title-deciding group, while the remaining 14 will fight to avoid relegation in a separate group. Among other key clashes, Ahly will face Pyramids in matchweek five, and Zamalek are set to meet Pyramids in week 20. Opening fixtures and new regulations In other opening fixtures, Wadi Degla will take on Pyramids at Al Salam Stadium, Ismaily hosts Petrojet, and Smouha plays Tala'ea El Gaish at Borg El Arab Stadium. National Bank will face Ghazl El Mahalla, while Pharco clashes with ENPPI. League president Ahmed Diab stated that changes were made to the competition's regulations this season, with the second-phase draw to be held 10 days before its commencement. "This year's format aims to increase competitiveness and accommodate the national team's schedule," Diab told reporters. Four teams will be relegated at the end of the second phase from the lower group. Rankings in the final phase will take into account points from the first stage and direct competition within each group. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
