EGYPTIAN STRIKER KEEN FOR SA RETURN

The Siya crew has been informed that there could be a possibility of a return to South Africa for an Egyptian international striker.

Amr Gamal, who was loaned out by Egyptian giants Al Ahly to Bidvest Wits back in the 2017/18 season, is believed to be keen on a return to the Premier Soccer League.

He arrived in South Africa with a flourishing reputation, due to having been in the Egyptian national team and his extensive CAF Champions League experience.

Gamal made 19 appearances and scored five goals in all competitions for Gavin Hunt’s side during his first stint in Mzansi, wherein he won the Telkom Knockout and was crowned the Player of the Tournament in the 2017/18 campaign.

A few months later, however, he fell down Gavin Hunt’s pecking order.

In 2018, before his loan stint with Wits came to an end, he attracted interest from both Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, with indications that they were assessing the possibility of bringing him on board for the remainder of the 2017/18 season.

But nothing materialised for Gamal in Mzansi and he subsequently secured a loan move to Finnish side, HJK Helsinki, in March of that same year, before joining up with Egyptian Premier League side, Tala’ea El Gaish.

Now, the Siya crew has been informed by sources in Egypt that the 29-year-old player is keen on a move back to Mzansi should the opportunity present itself.

Gamal is still contracted to Al Ahly and it remains to be seen whether any interested suitor in Mzansi would look to pursue his services, either on loan or a permanent transfer.