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Abdel Maqsoud resigns as Petro Asyut coach after Zamalek defeat
October 21, 2026 at 04:00 PM
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Ahmed Abdel Maqsoud has resigned as Petro Asyut head coach following his team's 1-0 loss to Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League's seventh round.
- Abdel Maqsoud announced his resignation on Facebook, saying he decided to step down after studying the surrounding circumstances.
- The club accepted the resignation; a club source said pressure after the Zamalek loss and remarks by the vice president contributed to his departure.
- Abdel Maqsoud led Petro Asyut in eight matches, with one win, two draws and four losses; the club sits 16th with five points.
- The club source said the club will issue an official statement and begin negotiations with potential coaching candidates.
- Abdel Maqsoud informed club president Ihab Fayez of his resignation about an hour before announcing it publicly.
- He became the fifth coach to leave his post this season in the 2026-2027 Egyptian Premier League campaign.




