Hussein Labib: Zamalek is not for sale... and we respect the fans’ criticism

Hussein Labib, President of the Egyptian Zamalek Club, confirmed that the steps to develop the football company do not aim to sell the club or the football activity, stressing that the Board of Directors is studying the file in the interest of the club.

Labib said in statements to the Egyptian On Sport channel on Wednesday evening that the football company was established last year, adding that the development of the work system includes two stages, the first of which began with assigning the management of the activity to a sports director in the presence of John Edward, and the second included separating the football activity from the club.

He explained that the presence of a single offer during previous discussions prompted the Council to wait and conduct further study, stressing the necessity of evaluating football activity before making any decision.

Labib denied the validity of what was said about his rejection of an offer from Edward because of granting him control of the company, indicating that the matter was related to the need for a broader study.

The president of Zamalek praised Edward's role in crowning the team with the league title, describing winning the championship as a miraculous achievement in light of the difficult circumstances the club faced.

Hussein Labib stressed that the Board of Directors respects the fans’ criticism and their right to express their opinion, stressing that the administration studies the constructive comments and relies on them to make decisions that serve Zamalek.

Egyptian Ceramica Cleopatra announced, on Wednesday, the appointment of Moamen Soliman as coach of the team, to succeed Ali Maher, who left his position to take over coaching the Egyptian national team.

Maher replaced Hossam Hassan, who led Egypt to the round of 16 in the last World Cup, while Soliman will have his first experience in the Egyptian League since 2019 with the Stars.

Suleiman's (52 years old) last experience was with the Iraqi Al-Karma Club, and he previously coached Smouha, Misr Clearing, Suez Petrojet and Zamalek in the Egyptian League.

Suleiman won three Iraqi League titles with Al-Shorta, and led Zamalek to win the Egypt Cup and reach the CAF Champions League final in 2016.

Ceramica ranks fourth in the league and has 18 points after eight matches.

The Royal Moroccan Army Club qualified; The holder of the Women's African Champions League, reached the final match of this year's edition with a 1-0 victory over Lekki FC of Cameroon in the semi-finals, on Wednesday.

Ghizlane Shabak scored the only goal for the Moroccan team in the 48th minute of the match that was held at the “Suez Canal Authority Stadium” in Ismailia Governorate, northeastern Egypt. Thus, the Moroccan team qualifies for the final match for the fourth time in the history of its participation in the tournament. In the final, the Moroccan team awaits the winner of the second match in the semi-finals. Between Sun Downs, South Africa, and Kawempe Ladies, Uganda.