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Zamalek announce starting lineup for Eastern Company ENPPI friendly
October 4, 2026 at 03:04 PM · Updated 12d ago
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Zamalek's technical staff, led by Mo'tamed Gamal, has announced the starting XI for Sunday's friendly against Eastern Company ENPPI at Petrosport Stadium.
- The XI, shaped around midfielder Abdullah El Said, includes goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhi, defender Mahmoud Hamdi "El Wensh," and forwards Ahmed "Isho" Abdel Rahim and Ahmed Sherif.
- Seif Jaafar and Mustafa El Zanari also start in the lineup announced by the coaching staff before kickoff.
- Zamalek plays the match during the international break as preparation for its October 7 meeting with ZED in the Egypt Capital Cup at El Mokawloon Stadium.
- Zamalek is scheduled to play six matches in October across the Egyptian League, CAF Champions League, and the Capital Cup.
- Zamalek lost the friendly 2-1 to Eastern Company ENPPI, with Ahmed “Isho” Abdel Rahim scoring the club's only goal.
- Hossam El-Zanati, candidate for the sporting director post, attended the match from the stands, with sources saying negotiations are advanced.
- A club source said midfielder Mahmoud Jihad missed the match due to inflammation but will be fit for the derby against Al Ahly.
- A Zamalek source said Hossam El Zanaty attended the friendly in a personal capacity, not an official one, and it was not his first appearance this season.
- The source said negotiations for the sporting director role are advanced, with only minor details remaining before a formal announcement.
- Ahmed El Gafally made his season debut for Zamalek against Eastern Company ENPPI after returning from a loan at Saudi club Abha.
- Seif Jaafar appeared in his second consecutive friendly as he works his way back into the squad rotation.
- Mahmoud 'Kahraba' Abdel Moneim and Mohamed El-Nahas scored Eastern Company ENPPI's two goals in the 2-1 friendly win.








