Jose Peseiro expressed his happiness about becoming the new head coach of Zamalek, according to Completesports.com. The Egyptian Premier League team announced Peseiro’s hiring on Friday. He signed a contract for one and a half years with the club, which has won the Egyptian championship 14 times. Peseiro previously had a short tenure as manager of Zamalek’s local rivals, Al Ahly, during the 2015-16 season. Additionally, the Morocco coach expressed confidence in their chances at the U-20 AFCON, stating they aim for the trophy despite the challenge posed by the Flying Eagles. “I feel happy and privileged to represent Zamalek!” “He expressed on X, ‘With great ambition, we’ve already started our work and that’s where our commitment and attention are directed. Our goal is to make the fans proud! #zamalek.'”} The primary responsibility for the 64-year-old, now the head coach of Zamalek, will be the Egyptian Premier League match against Petrojet on Sunday. – By Adeboye Amosu