Exclusive: Maali lands back in Tangier after parting ways with Zamalek
24 December 2025
Maali's rapid move after Zamalek exit
The young Moroccan winger Abdul Hamid Maali quickly mapped out his future after parting ways with Zamalek, amid the Whites' crippling financial crisis.
Maali, 19, had joined Zamalek from Ittihad Tangier in the summer, but he did not receive his dues, prompting him to terminate the contract unilaterally.
Sources told Kooora that Abdul Hamid Maali has signed with Ittihad Tangier for two and a half seasons on a free transfer.
Deal details and league standings
Tangier beat a fierce contest with AS FAR (the Royal Army club), and the player's clear preference sealed the deal.
The deal becomes official on December 28, after the team's current break.
Ittihad Tangier sit ninth in the Moroccan league with eight points after eight rounds, registering one win, five draws and two losses.
The 19-year-old's return to Tangier underscores how financial instability can shape career paths in North African football, but it also presents a fresh start for a promising talent.
Punchline 1: Free transfer, big impact—turns out you can score without paying the price.
Punchline 2: If football contracts came with receipts, this one would show zero, but a ton of fans.
