Ayman Younes has picked Zamalek defender Hossam Abdelmaguid as the standout performer in the team’s 1-0 away win over CR Belouizdad in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final.
The match was played at Nelson Mandela Stadium, where Zamalek secured a valuable result thanks to an early goal from Juan Bezerra, giving the Egyptian side an edge before the return leg in Cairo.
Younes praised Abdelmaguid publicly after the final whistle, highlighting his influence in a disciplined defensive display that helped Zamalek leave Algeria with a clean sheet and a narrow advantage.
Zamalek will now look to finish the job in the second leg on April 17 at Cairo International Stadium, while Belouizdad aim to overturn the deficit and keep their continental hopes alive.