Following Zamalek’s victorious encounter against Abu Salim in the African Confederation Cup, the benched players and those excluded from the match engaged in specialized training sessions at the 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba, Algeria.
Portuguese coach José Gomes, the head coach of Zamalek, ensured that the substitutes and sidelined players participated in training under the guidance of João Miguel, the fitness coach.
Zamalek secured a crucial win against Abu Salim, with a scoreline of two goals to one, in the match held as part of the fifth round of the group stage of the African Confederation Cup.
This victory propelled the White Knights to the top of their group with 13 points, securing their spot in the quarterfinals.
