Former Zamalek star Nasser Ibrahim dies aged 67

Former Zamalek forward Nasser Ibrahim has died at the age of 67 after a sudden health crisis.

Ibrahim died on Wednesday morning, bringing an end to the career of a player who spent 11 years with the Cairo club between 1977 and 1988.

Zamalek confirmed his death in a statement, saying: “Zamalek Club and its board of directors, headed by Hussein Labib, mourn with great sadness Nasser Ibrahim, the former star of the White Castle, who died this Wednesday morning.”

The club added: “The Zamalek board of directors, along with all the club’s sporting teams and technical staff, extend their deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. We ask Almighty God to grant him His great mercy, place him in His spacious paradise, and give his family and loved ones patience and strength.”

Al Ahly also paid tribute to Ibrahim following news of his death.

Ibrahim was part of the Zamalek side that won the African Champions League in 1984 and 1986. He was regarded as one of the key players in the club’s first African title triumph.

During his time at Zamalek, he also won the league championship three times, in the 1977-78, 1983-84 and 1987-88 seasons.

He lifted the Egypt Cup on three occasions, in 1977, 1979 and 1988.

Ibrahim retired from football at the age of 29 because of injury. After ending his playing career, he moved into coaching within Zamalek’s youth and junior sections.