Discipline Wins: Egyptian Super Cup Sanctions Shake Ahly, Zamalek After Abu Dhabi Showdown
12 November 2025
Disciplinary Actions and Fines
The disciplinary committee of the Egyptian Football Association has officially announced sanctions for clubs and players involved in this season's Egyptian Super Cup, following review of referee, official, and staff reports from the UAE-hosted event in October.
The competition featured Al Ahly, Zamalek, Pyramids FC, and Ceramica Cleopatra, culminating in Al Ahly's 2-0 victory over Zamalek at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
In its statement, the committee emphasized strict adherence to regulations to maintain discipline on and off the field, noting that penalties reflect issues observed in match reports and fan and individual conduct.
Financial penalties were imposed on Zamalek for collective taunting by its fans during the final, amounting to 100,000 Egyptian pounds, with another 100,000 pounds for similar behavior in the semifinal against Pyramids.
Ahly also faced a 100,000-pound fine for fan chants aimed at the rival during the final, showing that the rules apply equally to the sport's powerhouses.
The federation stressed that repeated offenses will bring heavier sanctions to any club and urged supporters to back their teams without insulting opponents or referees.
Separately, Ahmed "Zizo" Mustafa received a 50,000-pound ban for failing to comply with the prescribed ceremony protocol, the first of several discipline measures announced.
Similarly, Juan Alvina Bezira of Zamalek was fined 50,000 pounds for similar protocol breaches, with the federation insisting that the podium moments should reflect respect and order.
The committee noted that all players were instructed on proper conduct at the trophy ceremony, and any deviation would be dealt with under the federation's existing rules.
The clubs had earlier lodged complaints, with Zamalek accusing Zizo of refusing to shake hands with Hisham Nasr during the ceremony, while Al Ahly sought sanctions against Zamalek supporters for chants against Zizo.
Bezira's absence from some sports representatives during the ceremony, including Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, was noted, and the Brazilian player later issued a statement apologizing for the unintended action amid a grieving moment.
Coach Cronoslav Yurcic of Pyramids was suspended for one match and fined 10,000 pounds after being sent off for disputing decisions in the third/fourth place decider. The federation stressed that staff behavior in the technical area is closely watched, and excessive protests will not be tolerated.
In closing, the federation underscored that the goal is to preserve the sport's image and universality, not to punish for punishment's sake, and called on fans to support calmly.
The Super Cup, staged abroad, has become a showcase for Egyptian football, demanding adherence to a sporting code by executives, players, and fans alike. With these decisions, the federation made clear that discipline will frame the next phase, and all parties are expected to contribute to a dignified image for Egyptian football.
Caption: A moment of celebration tempered by rules — Egyptian football’s image hangs on how well the discipline is applied, not just the scoreline.
