Tottenham mark 1962 win over combined Zamalek and Al Ahly side

Tottenham have marked the anniversary of their 7-3 victory over a combined Zamalek and Al Ahly team in a friendly played in Cairo in 1962.

The Egyptian side was captained by Saleh Selim, the former Al Ahly player and president, during the match in the capital.

Tottenham recalled the fixture in a post on their Facebook account, writing: “On this day in 1962, we beat the Zamalek and Al Ahly team 7-3 in a friendly match held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.”

Three Egyptian players have represented Tottenham throughout the club’s history.

Ahmed Hossam, known as Mido, was the first. He joined Tottenham during the January 2005 transfer window on loan from Roma.

Hossam Ghali followed in January 2006, moving to the English club from Dutch side Feyenoord.

The most recent Egyptian to join Tottenham is Omar Marmoush, who moved from Manchester City on loan during the previous summer transfer window, with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.