Former Zamalek forward Gamal Hamza said he only joined Ahli because he found no interest from his old club. The 28-year-old, who spent most of his career with the Whites, made a shock move to arch-rivals Ahli after signing from Gouna on a free transfer starting June. Hamza admitted he had been waiting for Zamalek to approach him, but the Ahli offer preceded and was too good to turn down. "I was expecting Zamalek to contact me, but it didn't happen, so I had to move on with my career," the Egypt international told CNN's Arabic version. "When the Ahli offer came I accepted it immediately because I won't be waiting my whole life for Zamalek. "Some players find it very difficult to move from Zamalek to Ahli and vice-versa, and I am one of those. "I have been with Zamalek since I was eight and my father was a former player as well, but I also had very difficult times at the club and I hope the fans would understand my decision. "No doubt the Ahli move was a far-fetched option for me, but it is a great club and I this move could be my redemption." Hamza left Zamalek for Bundesliga side Mainz last year in search for a 'European career'. But the talented forward's spell in Germany has been anything but successful, which eventually saw him released from his contract in October 2009.
