7 sports news stories you should follow today

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Egyptian sports witnessed several significant news items, most notably the date for Mohamed Salah's joining the Egypt national team camp in preparation for the match against Angola, as well as Zamalek's efforts to settle dues for four former players to avoid complaints to FIFA.

Zamalek moves to settle dues for 4 former players to avoid FIFA complaints

The Zamalek board is working hard to secure the outstanding payments owed to several former foreign players, with whom agreements have been reached to settle their overdue amounts. These payments will be made in installments according to the agreed-upon timelines between the parties.

Date for Mohamed Salah's joining the Egypt national team camp in preparation for the Angola match

Mohamed Salah, who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor, will join the Egypt national team camp on Monday, September 21, in the fourth day of the camp that started on Thursday, in preparation for the Pharaohs' first match in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Hossam Hassan intensifies training on the third day of the national team camp and awaits the arrival of foreign players

The Egypt national team coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, is increasing the intensity of physical and technical training on the third day of the closed camp, amidst an atmosphere of focus and discipline, as they await the arrival of the remaining foreign players to complete the squad.

Zamalek places 9 players under review before deciding on contract renewals

Zamalek is monitoring the situation of several players whose contracts expire at the end of the current season, with the list including 9 players: Abdallah El-Said, Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mohamed Awad, Nasser Mansi, Seif Farouk Jaber, Ahmed Fattouh, Mohamed Sobhi, Omar Gaber, in addition to young player Youssef Le French.

Al Ahly contacts German expert Christian Brall to schedule Amr El-Gazzar's surgery

Officials from Al Ahly are in contact with German expert Christian Brall, who specializes in cruciate ligament surgeries, to determine the final date for the surgery of Amr El-Gazzar, the team's defender, who sustained an injury during the recent match against Al-Mokawloon Al-Arab in the league.

Date for Amr Nasser's return to Zamalek's collective training

The medical staff of Zamalek's first football team is making efforts to prepare Amr Nasser for his return to the team's collective training after suffering a muscle injury.

Al Ahly awaits responses from Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Hani regarding the latest renewal offers

Al Ahly is expecting responses in the coming days from duo Mohamed Hani and Yasser Ibrahim regarding the last offer made by the club to renew their contracts, as the management aims to finalize the renewal process and maintain team stability. Al Ahly has presented a financial offer to both players, including an annual salary of 25 million Egyptian pounds for each player, in addition to a 10 million Egyptian pounds annual bonus linked to domestic and continental tournaments, according to what was discussed during the recent negotiations.

7 sports news stories you should follow today — Africa Sport News