Zamalek U-turn over league withdrawal

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Zamalek’s Ahmed Dwedar (right) vies with Al Ahly’s Malik Evona

Zamalek have gone back on their decision to withdraw from the Egyptian Premier League because of “disastrous refereeing errors” and will now complete their fixtures.

The club had said on Wednesday it was protesting against biased officiating it believed was intended to “gift the title” to their bitter rivals Al Ahly.

Zamalek, who won the title last year, are eight points behind leaders Ahly with five matches left.

They will now play ENPPI on Thursday.

That match had been in doubt when Zamalek reacted to the dismissal of two Arab Contractors players in their 3-0 defeat by Al Ahly by issuing a statement mid-match declaring they would quit the competition.

“The club’s board of …

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