Zamalek sends well-wishes to former Al-Ahly president before Cairo derby

Zamalek's board issued a statement supporting former Al-Ahly president Mahmoud Taher after his health crisis, hours before the two clubs' league match.

• Zamalek, led by Hussein Labib, published an official statement Sunday wishing Mahmoud Taher a speedy recovery after a health setback.
• The gesture preceded round six of the Egyptian Premier League, with both clubs level on 13 points behind leaders Pyramids.
• Al-Ahly's board, under Mahmoud Al-Khatib, released a supporting statement on Saturday for Taher, club president from March 2014 to December 2017.