Accountability in the Zamalek Land Saga: Board Vows Transparency After Prosecutor's Findings
15 December 2025
Accountability Push in the Zamalek Land Case
Ahmed Soliman, a Zamalek SC board member, confirmed that the entire board stands ready for accountability in relation to the land deal at the club’s Sixth of October City premises, a matter now under formal review by the Public Prosecution.
Soliman posted on his official social media account, addressing the matter and stating that the board is fully prepared to be answerable and to appear before any competent authority if needed.
He stressed that the club must be protected and described it as an authentic Egyptian sports symbol owned by its members and supporters. He expressed hope that all parties will cooperate to safeguard Zamalek’s history, achievements, and future growth against obstacles.
The Public Prosecution issued a formal statement confirming it had received several complaints regarding the Zamalek land in October City and that investigations had begun. The land was allocated to Zamalek since 2003 and had already been repossessed on multiple occasions for failing to meet requirements, with the latest withdrawal in 2020. The prosecution added that before presidential approval of any extensions or new construction licenses by the Urban Communities Authority, the club sold parts of buildings pre-construction to public bodies whose funds are public money, and those dealings amounted to about 780 million EGP.
Investigations are ongoing to examine where these funds went, a development prosecutors describe as a potential misappropriation of public money. The Public Prosecution also said it has ordered a panel of experts from anti-corruption and public funds to examine the facts in detail and will disclose the panel’s findings when the final report is ready.
In closing, the prosecutor emphasized commitment to all necessary actions to protect public money and to curb any corruption within the rule of law.
Punchlines: If accountability had a fan club, its members would bring receipts to the stands. And in football and finance alike, the referee may blow the whistle, but the auditor keeps the score.
