Egyptian striker Amr Zaki was the revelation of the English Premier League a few months ago. With 10 goals through October for club team Wigan Athletic , Zaki was the leading scorer in England and being hotly pursued by clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United . Now? He's in the dog house. And not likely to get out any time soon. Wigan manager Steve Bruce is set to hold talks with Zaki about his future on Friday. The on-loan striker, who flew back to England on Thursday, had been expected...Read Full Story
LONDON (AFP) - Egyptian striker Amr Zaki is set to leave Wigan after manager Steve Bruce announced that he would not take up the option of making his loan deal permanent.
The 26-year-old had a tremendous start to the season after joining from El Zamalek, with eight goals in his first 10 matches, but he has not scored from open play since mid-October and his last goal came on December 28.
Zaki has been badly hit by injuries and his relationship with Bruce has turned sour.
In early April...Read Full Story
Amr Zaki could yet be offered a permanent deal at Wigan despite being branded "the most unprofessional player I've ever worked with" by manager Steve Bruce. Zaki, currently on loan from Zamalek, had still not appeared back at Wigan on Friday, three days after he had been due back after playing for Egypt against Zambia on Sunday. Wigan claim it is the fourth time this season that the striker has been late back from international duty and Bruce vented his frustration in a lengthy statement on...Read Full Story
MANCHESTER, England, (AFP) - Manchester City supporters may be eagerly anticipating the arrival of Kaka but Pablo Zabaleta has offered a reminder of the Latin American quality already on the books at Eastlands.
The Argentina fullback claimed his first goal since signing from Espanyol at the start of the season with a superb 25-yard strike to earn City a much-needed 1-0 win over Wigan on Saturday.
It was only City’s second win in 10 league and cup outings and it was achieved the hard way...Read Full Story
Amr Zaki 's stint at English side Wigan looks to be over. Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed he will not be signing the Egyptian striker on a permanent basis. Zaki joined Wigan in July 2008 on a year-long loan deal from home-country club Zamalek and was an instant hit, with eight goals in his first 10 games. But the goals dried up. Zaki's been hit by injuries and the 26-year-old angered Bruce after returning late from international duty on four separate occasions. "We will not be taking...Read Full Story
Wigan's on-loan striker Amr Zaki could come into contention for the Barclays Premier League match against Blackburn on Sunday after returning to training following a hamstring strain. Zaki was fined by the club after he decided to stay in Egypt earlier ...
The list include top quality partner strikers Ahmed Hossam "Mido" and Amr Zaki, who previously featured for different Premier League clubs in England. And, the five times African Champions are expected to use the duo to fire on all cylinders when they ...
The Al-Ahly striker has been linked with a move to one of Europe's top leagues and his agent, Menzo Messaoudi, believes he has all the attributes to follow in the footsteps of his fellow countryman Amr Zaki and be a success in the Premier League.
The Al-Ahly striker has been linked with a move to one of Europe's top leagues and his agent, Menzo Messaoudi, believes he has all the attributes to follow in the footsteps of his fellow countryman Amr Zaki and be a success in the Premier League.
The Al Ahly striker, known as Gedo, has been offered to a few Premier League clubs, but Wigan, who had Nagy’s Egypt team-mate Amr Zaki on loan, want another loan deal.
Amr Hassan Zaki (Arabic  : Ø¹Ù Ø±Ù ØØ³Ù زÙÙ, sometimes spelt Zaky), nicknames "the Bulldozer, Zak" (born 1 April 1983 in Mansoura) is an Egyptian professional footballer.
Wigan owner Dave Whelan insists the club have first option on Egyptian striker Amr Zaki. The powerful front-man is currently on a season-long loan at JJB Stadium from El Zamalek and has proven to be an instant hit in English football. Four goals in ...