• Young Mansoura football captain dies in Ramadan charity accident
• Struck by a car while distributing iftar meals to fasting travelers

A tragic incident in Egypt’s Dakahlia governorate claimed the life of a young footballer and captain of Mansoura Club’s youth team, sending shockwaves through the local sports community.

Motasem Zakariapassed away after being hit by a car while participating in a charitable initiative, distributing iftar meals and dates to travelers and passersby just before the Maghrib call to prayer on Saturday evening.

He had regularly participated in volunteer activities during Ramadan, a tradition he followed every year, but this year’s participation turned into a heartbreaking tragedy for his family and community.

The President of the Egyptian Football Association, Hany Abu Reda, mourned the young player, describing his death as a painful loss for Egyptian football.

Coaches and staff at his club academy expressed deep shock, emphasizing that he was not only a promising talent but also a team leader with strong character and high morals.

Representatives of the club noted that the player, born in 2011, had already shown remarkable technical and leadership abilities at an early age, and was regarded as one of the most promising young names for a bright future on the field.

They added that his commitment to volunteering during Ramadan reflected the values he embodied both on and off the pitch.