Ahmed Sherif reaches seven goal contributions as Zamalek lead Misr Insurance in Egypt Cup

Ahmed Sherif scored from the penalty spot as Zamalek took a 2-1 lead over Misr Insurance in the last 32 of the Egypt Cup.

The 23-year-old forward converted in the 53rd minute to bring his number of goal contributions for Zamalek this season to seven in 11 appearances across all competitions. His tally consists of five goals and two assists.

Sherif’s latest contribution also matches the total he recorded for Zamalek during the whole of last season, when he made 32 appearances for the club.

It was the first time Sherif had scored for Zamalek in the Egypt Cup. The goal was his second in the competition overall, after he previously found the net against Tersana while playing for Pharco.

The winner of the match will meet الشرقية انبي in the last 16 of the Egypt Cup.