Updates on Moamen Zakaria's health condition and his moving message from the hospital

Former Egyptian football star, Moamen Zakaria , has once again brought his ongoing health struggles to light, sparking widespread sympathy and concern among his fans and Arab football supporters, after posting a recent photo of himself from inside a hospital on his official Instagram account.

“Al-Harraq,” as he is nicknamed by the fans, appeared receiving medical care, accompanied by a moving religious audio clip that conveyed the meanings of patience and acceptance of God’s will, in which he said: “God knows what we complain of in terms of pain, and what we suffer from distress and sickness, but we have hope in Him that will not disappoint us.” These are the words with which thousands interacted by praying for his speedy recovery.

Clarifying the family situation and the reality of the deteriorating health

In a related development, and keen to reassure the public, Moamen Zakaria's father issued a press statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the photo. He confirmed that his son was in the hospital for routine medical checkups and monitoring, not due to a sudden and severe deterioration. Reflecting the difficulty of the situation, the father commented, "No one knows what this illness is," alluding to the complex and mysterious nature of the disease the player is suffering from.

A struggle with a rare disease and medical challenges

Since 2019, Moamen Zakaria has been waging a fierce battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) , a rare neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and loss of motor control. This disease not only ended the career of a player at the peak of his footballing powers but also completely changed the course of his life, requiring him to travel abroad several times in search of advanced treatment programs in the United States and Europe.

A golden journey that united the Egyptian masses

Momen Zakaria holds a special place in the hearts of Egyptian fans across all affiliations. He is one of the few players to have shone while wearing the jerseys of both of Egypt's football giants, Al Ahly and Zamalek , in addition to his distinguished career with Enppi and his professional experience in the Saudi League with Al-Ahli and Ohod. Zakaria is known for his decisive goals and his famous celebration of placing his hands over his ears, a gesture imitated by global star Mohamed Salah in a show of solidarity during an English Premier League match, a message of international support that drew global attention to his situation.

Despite his absence from the green rectangle, Moamen Zakaria remains present in the sports scene as a symbol of will and patience, as the management of Al-Ahly Club and the Egyptian Football Association are keen to support him morally and materially, and to honor him in major sports events, in appreciation of what he offered to the national team and Egyptian football during his years of giving.