Nigeria, May 8 -- Egyptian side Zamalek has announced the sacking of former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro barely five months into his tenure.

The Portuguese coach was appointed as head coach of the club in December 2024 and has now been dismissed.

Club statement:

"An agreement between Zamalek and Jose Peseiro to part ways by mutual consent.

We wish you all the best in what's coming."

His sacking may be linked to his poor recent form, picking up just one win and three draws in his last four league games - a run that has left the club 10 points adrift of league leaders Pyramids after just 17 games.

The club has also announced that former captain Ayman Al-Gray will take over as head coach until the end of the season.

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