Goalkeeper Mohamed Awad Pushes for Exit at Zamalek Over John Edward's Choices
28 January 2026
Overview
Mohamed Awad, the goalkeeper for Zamalek, has asked to depart from the club before the winter transfer window closes.
Kooora learned Awad was surprised to be informed that Mohamed Sobhi would start for Zamalek against Petrojet in the Egyptian Premier League this season.
Context and Reactions
A source close to the keeper said his surprise stemmed from the decision even after he delivered a solid CAF Confederation Cup showing, with praise from the technical staff.
The push to leave comes as Awad points at sporting director John Edward for keeping him on the bench, especially after he refused the latter's request to depart in the previous summer window following the signing of Mehdi Suleiman.
Awad has not received any official offers in the current winter window yet, but he voiced strong frustration at being sidelined. He joined Zamalek in the summer of 2019, coming from Al-Wehda of Saudi Arabia.
Punchline 1: If leadership were a clean sheet, this saga would never concede a joke.
Punchline 2: Awad's transfer saga is so dramatic, even the bench is demanding a cameo break.
