“And we obviously met and spoke and got the ball rolling from there. 

“He’s a player that can help us.  He’s an old-fashioned No.9.  I like those type of players.  He can create goals‚ he can score goals. 

“He’s at a good age as well.  He’s had a very good upbringing in terms of his development at a club like Al Ahly – he’s been there since he was a young boy. 

“And obviously I watched the two games live‚ and also a lot of footage of him to make sure we made the right decision.  And I just hope it works out‚ and I think it will work out.” 

Gamal said he was impressed by Wits’ structures when Ahly‚ having won 1-0 at home‚ came to Johannesburg to draw 0-0 at Bidvest Stadium on March 19. 

“I’m happy to be here at Wits and in South Africa.  I thank Mr Jose and the coach for the work that they did for me to come from Al Ahly to here‚” the striker said. 

“And I am looking to make something good for me and for Egyptians.  The league here is very strong and they play modern football‚ and this will help me to develop more at a big club like Wits.”