John Edward, the sports director of Zamalek Club, has decided to keep Ahmed Abdel Raouf as the team's coach for the upcoming period, reflecting a growing confidence in his ability to continue the role.

According to Al-Ahram newspaper, the decision to retain Abdel Raouf is based on three main reasons, foremost of which is his strong start in the CAF Confederation Cup, where the team earned 4 points from a win against Zambia's ZESCO United with a 1-0 score, followed by a 1-1 draw against South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs in the first and second rounds.

The financial factor is one of the main reasons supporting the coach's continuation, as Zamalek is going through a financial crisis that requires prioritizing within the club, with the top priorities being paying the players' dues and reducing expenses before considering signing a new foreign head coach who might require a large budget.

The club's management believes that maintaining technical stability at this time, given the acceptable results under Abdul Raouf's leadership, is a logical choice that will help the team continue its continental and domestic campaigns without additional financial burdens.