Zamalek Suspend Nasser Mansi From Team Training Pending Investigation After APR Match

18/10/2026
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By: Assem Magdy
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Zamalek SC have witnessed fresh developments within their first-team squad after head coach Motamed Gamal decided to refer striker Nasser Mansi for an internal investigation and temporarily suspend him from group training following the team's match against APR FC of Rwanda in the CAF Champions League.

The decision comes at an important stage of Zamalek's season, as the club looks to maintain stability during its African campaign.

It has also raised questions about the circumstances behind the action taken against the striker.

Mansi is expected to undergo an investigation after the Zamalek delegation returns from Rwanda on Sunday, October 18.

He will remain away from group training until the investigation is completed.

Zamalek Begins Investigation Procedures

Zamalek's football director, Abdel Nasser Mohamed, is expected to prepare an official report explaining the incident involving Nasser Mansi.

The report will be submitted to the club's legal department to begin the formal investigation and review the circumstances surrounding the situation.

The current suspension only prevents Mansi from taking part in group training while the investigation is ongoing.

It does not represent a final disciplinary punishment.

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The published reports have not provided full details of the incident that led to the decision, meaning further clarification is still needed to explain why the coaching staff took this step.

The decision also highlights the club's intention to handle internal matters through its administrative procedures, particularly during a period when the team needs to remain focused on its upcoming matches.

When Will Nasser Mansi Return to Training?

Nasser Mansi's return to Zamalek's group training sessions will depend on the outcome of the investigation.

The club will review the findings before deciding whether the striker can rejoin his teammates or whether further disciplinary measures are necessary.

So far, no final punishment has been announced, and the club has not confirmed how long Mansi will remain away from training.

The situation follows Zamalek's CAF Champions League match against Rwanda's APR FC, at a time when the team needs its players available for important domestic and continental fixtures.

More details are expected after the squad returns to Cairo and the formal investigation begins.

The coming days will therefore be important in determining how the situation develops, with Zamalek supporters waiting for an explanation of the incident and the coaching staff's final decision regarding the striker.