Zamalek's new signingAmr Zaki scored on his debut to lift Zamalek to fifth spot in the table. Enppi is eighth in the Egyptiaqn League table with same points but on goal difference.


The game started at a high tempo from both sides and after an early Enppi threat, Abdul-Halim Ali had the chance to open the score for Zamalek. Ali was released through on goal by Waleed Abdul-Latif but a great tackle from Manu blocked his shot.


In the 21st minute Tarek Al-Sayed played a through chip to Abdul-Halim Ali who shot under pressure from the defense only for Mostafa Kamal to deny the international striker with a great save.


Enppi had their best chance of the first half when Amr Fahim stormed his way through the Zamalek defence to find himself one on one with Abdul-Monsef, but his tight angle shot was turned to a corner.

Just one minute later, after the resulting corner was cleared, Mohamed Thabet 'Sarookh' collected the ball and fired a 30 yards long shot to force goalkeeper Abdul-Monsef, into an excellent.

In the second half Enppipushed on trying to break the deadlock but the lack of final touch denied them from finishing various build ups by Reda Shehata's.


Zamalek found the net in the 69th minute after a Tarek Al-Sayed free kick from the edge of the box was misjudged by Mostafa Kamal to find its way into the back of the net.

Tarek Al-Sayed doubled the score line four minutes later with a right wing curled shot that went past the advancing Mostafa Kamal.


Enppi had a golden chance to bounce in the 78th minute when Magdi Abdul-Atti was through on goal but the striker opted to shoot into Abdul-Monsef's hands and from the resulting clearance, substitute Hossam Mabrouk saw his close range header cleared by Abdul-Monsef.

Zamalek new signing Amr Zaki had his dream start when he wrapped up the team's win with a third goal right after coming on, capitalizing on Enppi's defence miscued ball with a powerful shot in the 85th minute.

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Zamalek officially announced signing Egyptian international striker Amr Zaki from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow and revealed the details of the deal.


Zaki agreed a four-year contract that will see him making EGP4.45 million while Lokomotiv receive 1.4 million euros.


Zamalek treasurer Gamal Ahmed Amin told Egyptian press that the Russian club will receive first installment next July.


The former Enppi striker joined the Russian club after helping win their record-fifth African Cup of Nations that was held in Cairo last January.


But since his move to Moscow, Zaki did not feature in Lokomotiv's games, which attracted interest from both Ahli and Zamalek.

Round of last 16 of the Egyptian FA Cup starts tomorrow (Tuesday).


The main game will feature El-Ahly the League Champions who will take on El-Itthad the last year's runners-up at the Military Stadium on Cairo .


Here's the full list of tomorrow's games:

Until today, Mohamed Aboutraika of Al Ahly is the best goal scorer of the Egyptian League, Division 1 with 16 goals, followed by runner-up Abdel Halim Ali of Zamalek. So far, 395 goals have been scored in 175 matches (2.26 goals per match).


16 / Mohamed Aboutraika (4 Pens) / Ahly
11 / Abdel Halim Ali / Zamalek

9 / Moustafa Gaafar / Zamalek
9 / Amr Zaki / ENPPI (left for Lokomotiv Moscow)

9 / Mohamed Barakat (1 Pen) / Ahly
8 / Emad El-Nahhas (4 Pens) / Ahly

7 / Mohamed Fadl (1 Pen) / Masry
6 / Reda Metwali (1 Pen) / Mahala

6 / Sherif Farouk / Koroum
6 / Mohamed Mohsen Abougreisha / Ismaily

6 / Anwar Masoud / Gaish
6 / Ernest Papa Arko / Gaish

5 / El-Motaz Bellah Mohamed "Eano" / Zamalek
5 / Abdel Hamid Bassiouny / Sawahel

5 / Amir Salah Zaki (3 Pen) / Mekawleen
5 / Hossam Hassan (1 Pen) / Masry

5 / Mohamed Zikry / Masry
5 / Hossam Abdel Al / Gaish

5 / Magdi Abdel Aaty (2 Pen) / ENPPI
5 / Popa Mensoah / Assiut Cement

5 / Ahmed Hassan / Aluminium

Itthad will face Esperance de Tunis on Friday
It is confirmed that Egyptian football team Itthad will face Esperance de Tunis on coming Friday, the 5th of May in the second leg of the round of the last 16 in the African CAF Confederation Cup. It is known that the first leg in Tunisia ended in favor of Esperance 1-0.



Itthad´s board have sent the confirmation of the new date for the match after they had hopes that the EFA will postpone their match against Ennpi, which the EFA refused. Due to CAF regulations, the home team have to inform the CAF and the opponent team with the date and time of the match at least 10 days in advance. Itthad faced Enppi last Monday and the game ended 0-0.