Save Zamalek Now: Hazem Emam Urges Egypt’s Sports Authorities to Act

The Call from a Club Legend

Hazem Emam, Zamalek's legend, voiced deep concern about the club's current state, stating that what coach Ahmed Abdel-Raouf revealed at the latest press conference exposes a harsh financial reality now obvious to all.

He added that the club is undergoing an administrative crisis of unprecedented scale, and that Zamalek's decline is directly affecting the first team's results and level of play. Emam stressed that this crisis goes beyond a temporary stumble and is “much tougher” than many suppose.

He warned, in a somber tone, that if things continue, Zamalek could head toward a “not good” fate, and that the collapse would extend to all sports within the club, potentially harming Egyptian sport as a whole given Zamalek's role alongside Al Ahly in developing national teams.

Emam urged the officials of Egyptian sport to intervene decisively to save Zamalek as an institution and a historic entity, independent of individual boards. He insisted that while any board should be held to account for mistakes, the club's value deserves special care and support to ensure it remains a pillar of Egyptian sport.

Note: the call emphasizes that preserving Zamalek is ultimately a service to sports in Egypt as a whole.

Punchline 1: Saving Zamalek? Easier than teaching a cat to wear a tie—yet somehow more dramatic.

Punchline 2: If drama were a feature, Zamalek would be the stadium’s all-inclusive package—no refunds.