Egypt defender Abdelmaguid joins Ludogorets

Egypt defender Hossam Abdelmaguid has joined ​Ludogorets from Zamalek, the ‌14-time Bulgarian league champions announced on Saturday.

Abdelmaguid, ​25, played in ​this year's World Cup ⁠in North America and ​scored the winning penalty ​against Australia in the last 32, as Egypt won ​a knockout-stage match ​for the first time, before ‌losing ⁠3-2 to defending champions Argentina.

Abdelmaguid, who has made 15 international appearances, ​won ​the ⁠Egyptian league three times with Zamalek ​and played a ​key ⁠role in helping the club win the ⁠title ​last season.