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Bassem Morsy, former Zamalek player, revealed he rejected Al-Ahly's approach during negotiations, citing loyalty to the club that invested in his career and family. Media personality Karim El-Ghandour shared the statement on Facebook, commending Morsy's principles.
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Abdelrahman Shika — Ghazl Al-Mahalla's midfielder won man-of-the-match honours in his team's 1-0 victory over Abu Qir Fertilizers in Egyptian Premier League Round 8. Mohamed Akbad scored the opening goal in the 13th minute.Anas Imam — Egypt's karate competitor claimed silver in individual kata at the 2026 World Children's Karate Championship, hosted at Cairo International Stadium with approximately 1,400 athletes from 15 nations competing.Brentford — The English side defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in Premier League Round 9, with Nikola Milenković scoring an own goal at the 30-minute mark and Igor Thiago adding a second at 76 minutes. Brentford advanced to 14 points in sixth place.Egypt national football team — Manager Ibrahim Hassan denied any conflict with captain Mohamed Salah, dismissing reports of tensions between the player and the technical staff. Salah's professionalism and understanding of tactical decisions remain unchanged, Hassan stated.Zamalek training — The squad underwent fitness and tactical drills under coach Moatamedh Jamal at Defence Air Base Stadium, preparing for the upcoming Wadi Degla match in Egypt Cup. The technical staff divided players into groups for strategic sessions.Tanata club — Chairman Mohamed Abu Fariqa announced the appointment of Hamada Marzouq as head coach, alongside veteran captains Farouk Sabir and Walid Al-Maarouf as general managers. First training session begins Monday.What to Watch:
Zamalek will face African Club Tunisia on 28 November in the opening round of African Champions League group stage at Cairo International Stadium. Egypt's national team prepares for November fixtures against Malawi in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with midfielder Omar Al-Saei and goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy under consideration for squad inclusion.