The now-33-year-old scored 19 goals in 61 appearances for us between 2005-07, having represented Gent – tonight’s opponents in the UEFA Europa League, round of 32 – in 2000-01.
Here’s a look at some of the things the former Egyptian international had to say…
You moved from Zamalek to KAA Gent (in 2000) early on in your professional career. How do you look back on your time playing and living in Belgium?
Mido: “It was a special place for me. KAA Gent were the first club in Europe to give me the opportunity as a young player.