Zamalek SC will end the Club World Championship quest by playing for fifth placed. Meanwhile an announcement from the Egyptian club states that the coach, Franck Maurice leaves with immediate effect.
Maurice arrived in the summer after a recent job in Dunkerque HGL. The 53-year-old was only allowed three months in Zamalek and part ways during an ongoing tournament.
A 26–24 win over HC Taubaté and a huge loss, 25–47 to Barca meant Zamalek was ranked last among the second best teams and dueling with Sharjah HC in the placement game.
It is yet to be known who will coach Zamalek in the Tuesday game.
Veszprem KC and SC Magdeburg plus Barca and Al-Ahly compete for the medals in the Club World Championship.