Egyptian football club Zamalek has promoted two young players, Hussein Ashour and Mohamed Onees, to train with the first team. The decision was made by the club's technical staff, led by coach Ma'amoun Gamal. Ashour, a midfielder born in 2007, and Onees, also a midfielder born in 2008, have been called up to join the first team training sessions. This move is part of the club's policy to integrate talented young players from their youth academy into the first team.

The training session took place on Tuesday at the subsidiary stadium of the Cairo Military Academy. The team is preparing for their upcoming match against Zed in the Egyptian Capital Cup. Zamalek's technical staff aims to utilize the skills of young players in their matches. The club's youth development program has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the first team.

Zamalek had been on a five-day break after their recent victory over Ghazl El-Mahalla in the Egyptian Premier League. The team won the match 1-0 in the fifth round of the league. The break allowed the players to rest and recover before resuming training. The team is looking to build on their momentum and achieve success in the Egyptian Capital Cup.

The promotion of Ashour and Onees to the first team is a significant step in their careers. The two young players will have the opportunity to train with experienced players and learn from the team's coaches. This move is also a testament to the club's commitment to developing young talent and providing opportunities for them to succeed.

Zamalek's coach, Ma'amoun Gamal, has been working to integrate young players into the first team. He believes that this approach will help the team achieve long-term success and build a strong squad for the future. The club's youth academy has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the first team and achieve success in Egyptian and African football.

The Egyptian Capital Cup is an important competition for Zamalek, and the team is looking to make a strong impression. The team's match against Zed is expected to be a challenging one, and the technical staff will be working to prepare the team for the match. The promotion of young players like Ashour and Onees is part of the team's strategy to build a strong and competitive squad.

Zamalek's fans are excited about the prospect of seeing young players like Ashour and Onees in action. The team's supporters believe that the club's youth development program is the key to future success. With the team's focus on developing young talent, Zamalek is likely to remain a competitive force in Egyptian football for years to come.

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