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Zamalek rests Chico Banza for Egypt Insurance Cup match as Angola call-up begins
November 6, 2026 at 04:54 PM
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Zamalek will face Egypt Insurance in the Egypt Cup round of 32 on Friday without Angola winger Chico Banza, who has left to join his national team.
- Zamalek football director Abdel Nasser Mohamed said the coaching staff rested Banza after he played the previous match against Wadi Degla.
- Mohamed said Banza traveled to Angola and is due back in Cairo on November 20 after two South Sudan matches in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
- The Egypt Insurance match is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Cairo International Stadium in the Egypt Cup round of 32.
- Zamalek coach Mo'tamed Gamal named a much-changed lineup against Misr Lel Tamin Insurance, with only striker Nasser Mansi retaining his place from the Wadi Degla game.


