Reconciliation Session Ends Dispute Within Zamalek Between Sports Director and Team Goalkeeper

The players of Zamalek Club intervened to hold a reconciliation session between sports director John Edward and one of the stars of the first football team, following the team's qualification for the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup after defeating South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs 2-1, in the last round of the group stage.

Background of the Dispute

A source within the club revealed that the reconciliation session was with goalkeeper Mohamed Awad, who was excluded from the team list in previous matches after refusing to sit on the bench, which caused internal tension.

Intervention of Veteran Players

The source clarified that veteran players, notably Omar Gaber and Mahmoud Hamdi El-Wench, intervened to resolve the dispute and ensure the goalkeeper's return to training in the coming hours.

Player's Determination to Stay

The source indicated that Mohamed Awad feels he has been treated unfairly since the start of the season due to attempts to force him to leave, but he is determined to stay with the team and contribute to upcoming competitions, especially with Zamalek's upcoming match against Ceramica in the Egypt Cup next Tuesday under coach Moataz Gamal.