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Zamalek awaits Chico Banza's return to Cairo ahead of the Al Ahly summit
October 8, 2026 at 09:03 AM
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Zamalek expects Angolan striker Chico Banza back in Cairo for training before Sunday's Egyptian Premier League derby against Al Ahly.
- Zamalek expects Banza, just back from international duty with Angola, to arrive in Cairo on Thursday and join team training.
- A club source said Banza will train with the squad on Friday and Saturday as part of preparation for the derby.
- Zamalek management has threatened Banza with heavy penalties if he misses the scheduled return, citing a lack of direct flights from Angola.
- Banza played 10 minutes in Angola's 0-0 draw with Egypt and was an unused substitute in the 3-1 win over Malawi.

