Egyptian giants Zamalek SC have named a strong squad that is set to face Kenya Police in a CAF Confederation Cup match at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2024.
Experienced Mahmoud Shikabala and Tunisian forward Seifeddine Jaziri are among the players named for the first-leg action. However, the 2019 and 2023 Confederation Cup champions will be without Mahmoud Bentayeng due to an incomplete registration process, but he is expected to be available for the return leg on September 20.
This is the Police’s maiden appearance in continental competition and booked a date with Zamalek after beating Coffee FC from Ethiopia. The vital goal was scored by Rashid Toha, and the Cops progressed courtesy of a 1-0 win over the two legs.
CAF CC’s background
The 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup marks the 22nd edition of the tournament and the 50th overall season of Africa’s secondary club football competition, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The winner will automatically qualify for the next edition and earn the right to compete in the 2025 CAF Super Cup against the winners of the 2024–25 CAF Champions League.
Zamalek SC’s squad
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Sobhy, Mahmoud El Shenawy, and Omar Abdelaziz
Defenders: Mahmoud Hamdy ‘El Wensh’, Ahmed Fetouh, Omar Gaber, Hossam Abdelmeguid, Mostafa El Zenary, Hamza El Mathlouthy, Ahmed Mahmoud, Hassan Abou El Maaty, Mahmoud Bentayg, and Ahmed Magdy
Midfielders: Abdallah El Said, Nasser Maher, Shikabala, Ahmed Hamdy, Ahmed Sayez Zizo, Nabil Emad ‘Dunga’, Ziad Kamal, Mohamed Shehata, Mostafa Shalaby, Ahmed Abdelrehim, Sayed Abdallah ‘Neymar’, Mohamed Atef, and Mohamed El Sayed
Forwards: Naser Maher, Samson, Hossam Ashraf, and Seifeddine Jaziri
