Zamalek’s Super exit reflects poor season

02.05.2023 - 19:11 arabnews.com

CAIRO: Abu Dhabi has been looking forward to hosting the Egyptian Super Cup on May 5 for some time. It is not just about the occasion between the champions Zamalek and cup holders Al-Ahly but the rivalry between these Cairo giants is one of the biggest and fiercest in the world and the same can be said about games between the two.

Last October, Al-Ahly defeated Zamalek 2-0 yet this year’s match is not going to happen as, on Tuesday, Zamalek announced they were withdrawing due to various grievances against the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) especially the issue related to Al-Ahly star Mahmoud Kahraba.

The striker was suspended for 12 games by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) in April for allegedly making obscene chants against Zamalek in a game between the two rivals in January.

After an appeal by Al-Ahly, he was cleared to play in the Super Cup until a court meets later this month. “The matter has to do with a player who insulted millions of Zamalek fans and directed obscene words at them," a statement released by Zamalek said.

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