When a Zamalek Jersey Walked In: Donja's Lucky Night in a Saudi Pro League Tale

Donja’s Saudi debut moment

Nabil Emad Donja featured for Al-Najma as they beat Al-Khulood 2-1 in Round 22 of the Saudi Pro League.

Felipe Cardoso opened the scoring in the 21st minute, followed by Bilal Boutouba’s second in the 56th. Ramiro Enrique pulled a late goal for Al-Khulood from the penalty spot in the 93rd.

After the match, a reporter from Eight TV highlighted a memorable scene: a Zamalek fan in the stands wearing the White Knights jersey.

The reporter asked the fan why he traveled to the game, and he replied that he came to watch Donja. Donja responded by saying he would gift his jersey to the fan, stressing that his bond with Zamalek and its supporters runs deep, no distance can dilute it.

Donja added that he has cherished memories with Zamalek’s fans over the years and wishes the club success in all competitions.

He spoke of his eagerness to succeed with Al-Najma, viewing his Saudi spell as an important milestone in his career.

Donja’s first appearance in Al-Najma came in a match where Zamalek faced Kaizer Chiefs in the CAF Confederation Cup, a 2-1 win for Zamalek. He did not know the result at that moment, but the joy on his face spoke volumes about a positive outcome for his former club.

He also noted that his relationship with Zamalek and its fans remains strong despite the miles that separate them.

Punchline 1: If loyalty paid wages, Donja would be on a permanent contract with fans everywhere.
Punchline 2: In football, the best transfer is not players, but emotions—they swap jerseys, and the memes follow suit.