Zamalek’s Portuguese tactician, Jose Peseiro, has locked in three pivotal players for tonight’s showdown against El Gouna in the Egyptian Capital Cup group stage fixture.
According to exclusive insights from Kooora, the seasoned coach is banking on the flair of captain Mahmoud Abdel-Razek “Shikabala,” the tenacity of Seif Jaafar, and the grit of Ahmed Hossam to lead the charge.
The White Knights, however, face a challenge with a depleted roster. Several stars, including Mohamed Awad, Hossam Abdel-Majeed, Nabil Emad “Dunga,” Mohamed Shehata, and Ahmed Mostafa “Zizo,” are absent, tied up with Egypt’s national team as they gear up for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and Sierra Leone.
The absences don’t end there Tunisian striker Seifeddine Jaziri is with his national side, and midfielder Mohamed El-Sayed has linked up with Egypt’s youth squad for a friendly tournament in Qatar. With Peseiro’s chosen trio stepping up, Zamalek aims to hold firm against El Gouna despite the missing firepower.
