 Born in Cairo , Mido started his career with Egyptian Premier League club Zamalek in 1999 . He made his league debut on 22 May 2000 in a 0 – 0 draw against El Qanah . The next week , Mido scored his first two goals against Aluminium Nag Hammâdi , which Zamalek won 3 – 2 . His African debut came on 28 May 2000 , in a 2 – 1 win against Ethiopian Coffee , making the aggregate score 3 – 3 , which led to the game being decided on penalties . Zamalek won 4 – 2 . Zamalek eventually reached the 2000 African Cup Winners ' Cup final , beating Cameroonian side Canon Yaoundé 4 – 3 on aggregate . Mido 's performances eventually attracted interest from Belgian club Gent . 
