"I trained with Newcastle's first team and put on a good show," Gomaa told FilGoal.com in a phone call.

The 31-year-old defender went on a trial period with Blackburn but the deal was blocked because of Gomaa's delay to arrive in England.

But his English agent secured him a trial at St. James Park where he hopes to launch his Premiership career.

Gomaa will train once more with Newcastle before returning to Egypt to join the national side who prepare for Burundi game in the African Cup qualifiers.