From Cup Exit to Salary Sprints: Al Ahly's Double Fine Shake
28 December 2025
Penalty measures after Egypt Cup exit
Al Ahly announced double financial penalties for first-team players after their exit from the Egypt Cup.
Details and context
The club was defeated 2-1 by Misr Telecommunications in the Round of 32 on Saturday.
Walid Salah El-Din, the team manager, confirmed the intensified sanctions in official remarks.
A source within Al Ahly told KOOORA that the club's rules allow a 20% deduction from monthly salaries.
Following the decision, deductions could rise to 40% for some players, though not all will be hit equally.
Junior players who featured yesterday reportedly earn monthly salaries not exceeding 40,000 Egyptian pounds, and their cases will be treated with consideration.
Punchline: If penalties paid salaries, the club would finally break even.
Punchline: In football, the only thing that should be undercut is your defender's confidence.
