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Detention at Cairo Airport: Amr Zaki, Ex-Egypt Star, Blocked on Travel

6 February 2026

Detention at Cairo Airport: Amr Zaki, Ex-Egypt Star, Blocked on Travel
Amr Zaki detained at Cairo airport as legal proceedings unfold.

Detained at Cairo Airport

Security forces detained former Zamalek and Egypt national team star Amr Zaki at Cairo International Airport today, as he attempted to travel abroad.

Local media reported his name appeared on travel-ban lists after a final court ruling against him in a case involving an injury caused by negligence in Alamein, prompting immediate legal action.

He was held by authorities pending referral to the public prosecutor to continue the investigation and enforce the ruling.

Security sources noted that the airport detention was part of routine measures to ensure enforcement of court judgments and to prevent travel of those prohibited from leaving the country.

And for a touch of humor: Punchline 1: If life hands you a court order, turn it into a passport photo op. Punchline 2: Even at the airport, Amr Zaki can’t outrun the paperwork fairy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Amr Zaki detained at Cairo International Airport?

He was prevented from traveling due to a final court ruling related to a case of negligent injury in Alamein.

What happens after the detention?

Officials referred him to the public prosecutor to continue investigations and enforce the court decision.

Which teams did Zaki represent?

Zaki played for Zamalek SC and the Egyptian national team.