Zamalek has appointed former Super Eagles coach, José Peseiro to replace Christian Gross, to head the technical team of the Egyptian club.
Peseiro led the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), before losig out to the host nation, Côte d’Ivoire.
Peseiro signed an 18-month contract with the Egyptian club and replaces Swiss tactician Gross, who was hired in December 2024 to succeed José Gomez.
“The board of directors has examined the report of the planning committee, on its evaluation of the football of the first team and the position of the technical and administrative staff. The Board has therefore decided to thank the Swiss coach, Christian Gross and his assistants,” the statement said.
“The Board reiterates its sincere appreciation for the great efforts made by Gross and his assistants, wishing them well for the rest of their careers,” the club said in a statement.
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The Portuguese coach returns to the Egyptian league after a stint as coach of Zamalek’s rivals Al Ahly during the 2015/16 season.
Peseiro has experience at the head of both clubs and national teams, having coached several European clubs and African national teams.
Zamalek have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup after finishing top of Group B with 16 points, five wins and one draw.
The Egyptian club is the title holder in the competition after beating the Moroccans of Renaissance Berkane in the final last season.
Zamalek is in third place in the Egyptian league with 26 points taken in 13 rounds. It is ahead of Al Ahly (2nd) and Pyramids FC, leader of the championship.
The fans will hope that Peseiro’s arrival at the head of the Egyptian club will allow them to do better and go for new trophies at the end of this season.
