Death saddens Zamalek star ahead of Confederations Cup final

The Zamalek star received the shock news ahead of next Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup final first leg clash with Algeria’s USM Algiers.

The return match between the two teams will take place at the Cairo International Stadium on May 16.

Zamalek midfielder Mohamed Shehata’s father died this morning in a shocking blow to the midfielder’s star ahead of the much-anticipated showdown.

Yesterday, Shehata went to Algeria with the delegation of Zamalek club to fight against USM Algiers, and today he received the shocking news.

Zamalek’s technical staff, led by Motamed Gamal, is expected to meet with Mohamed Shehata to decide whether he should immediately return to Cairo to attend his father’s funeral or continue his mission.

Mohamed Shehata is one of the main pillars of the squad Zamalek In the current season, the Whites are fighting to win the Egyptian League and Confederation Cup titles.

If he misses next Saturday’s clash, it will be a major blow to a coaching staff suffering from a lack of options in the Whites’ current squad.