Flamengo v Pyramids: Zico lines up for the Egyptians | OneFootball

Flamengo and Pyramids face off this Saturday (13th) from 2pm (Brasília time) in the Challenger Cup

Imagine if Zico were against Flamengo. It seems impossible, but the Rubro-Negro and the name of the club’s greatest idol will be on opposite sides this Saturday. That’s because Pyramids (EGY) will play with striker Mostafa Zico in the Challenger Cup, for the Intercontinental.

Thus, “M. Zico” is printed on the striker’s jersey. However, it’s just a nickname in tribute to the real Zico. The Egyptian player’s actual name is Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf, whose father was a fan of the Flamengo hero.

Did he watch Zico’s DVD?

His father made Mostafa watch videos of Arthur Antunes Coimbra to serve as a role model. In this way, the 28-year-old striker built his career in Egypt with Zico as his example.

Mostafa Zico has one goal in the Intercontinental Cup, scored in the 3-1 victory over Auckland City (NZL), in a match valid for the first phase of the competition. Pyramids, in fact, have played one more game than Flamengo in the tournament.

Do Flamengo players know they’ll be facing Zico?

— It’s just a name, thank God (laughs). But as I always say: it’s very important for us to have our fans always supporting us, like they did in the debut with the people who came. May we be able to win and reach the final, regardless of Zico — said Rossi.

When is Flamengo vs Pyramids?

Flamengo against Pyramids, for the Club World Cup semifinal, takes place from 2pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (13th), at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in Qatar. The winner will face PSG (FRA) next Wednesday (17th).

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