Zamalek confirms Mo'tamed Gamal stays, dismisses foreign-coach reports

Zamalek has confirmed Mo'tamed Gamal remains head coach while saying any foreign assistant's appointment was postponed until a new sporting director arrives.

• Zamalek media director Maher Gharib confirmed Mo'tamed Gamal will continue as first-team coach.
• Gharib said the idea of hiring a foreign general coach was raised but postponed until a new sporting director assumes the post.
• Gharib denied reports that forward Chico Banza asked not to travel to Rwanda with the team delegation.
• Ahmed Shobair said reported talks on a foreign coach have no basis, citing Zamalek's conditions and finances.