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Mark Walker

Oday Dabbagh to end Aberdeen return chance by joining Egyptian giants

Palestinian striker Oday Dabbagh is set to end any chance of a return to Aberdeen by signing for Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Dabbagh carved his name into Pittodrie folklore by making a significant contribution to the Dons' first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years when they defeated Celtic on penalties in the final at Hampden in May.

But he's set to become the latest of their heroes that day to pledge his future elsewhere. Dabbagh joined Aberdeen on loan from Belgian side Charleroi in January and scored three times in the Scottish Cup.

He netted a double in the quarter final win against Queen's Park before coming off the bench to secure a last gasp winner deep into extra time in Aberdeen's 2-1 semi-final win against nine-man Hearts.


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Dabbagh then converted a penalty past Hoops keeper Kasper Schmeichel in their famous shoot-out win against Celtic after the 1-1 draw.

Aberdeen had an option to buy the 26-year-old, but he returned to Charleroi and is now set for a big move to Cairo side Zamalek.

Fellow Scottish Cup Final sub Papa Gueye signed a £850,000 deal with Turkish side Kasimpasa last week, Kevin Nisbet is back at Millwall after his loan spell and Jack MacKenzie moved to Plymouth Argyle.

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