Tangier’s Warning Shot: FIFA Might Hear Maali Pay Dispute Between Tangier and Zamalek
3 octobre 2025
Maali payment dispute escalates
Morocco’s Ittihad Tangier has threatened to file a formal FIFA complaint against Zamalek over unpaid dues linked to the transfer of Abdul Hamid Maali. In exclusive remarks to KOOORA, Nasser Allah Kratit, the Tangier club president, said that Zamalek has not paid the dues for Maali’s move, and as of now no official complaint has been lodged.
Maali joined Zamalek this summer from Tangier on a five‑year contract.
Despite Tangier’s repeated attempts to press for payment and follow‑ups about the arrears, none of the efforts have yielded a response yet.
KOOORA has learned from a source inside Zamalek that the arrears are expected to be settled next week, with ongoing talks between the clubs aimed at reaching a resolution.
Separately, Estrela da Amadora has reportedly lodged a formal FIFA complaint over the transfer fee for Chico Banza to Zamalek, adding to the growing tension surrounding the club’s recent deals.
Chico Banza arrived at Zamalek this summer on a four‑year contract, and Estrela’s claims are now in FIFA’s hands.
Meanwhile, Oleksandriya, the Ukrainian side, filed a complaint with FIFA concerning the payment for Brazilian Juan Alvina, who also joined Zamalek on a four‑year deal.
Alvina has shown promise, and he became the first Brazilian to score for Zamalek in only his second appearance, underscoring the lingering questions about transfer settlements behind the scenes.
Looking ahead, Zamalek are preparing to face Ghazl El Mahalla tomorrow in the Egyptian Premier League, a match scheduled for Saturday as part of the tenth round. The game is set to be played at Ismailia Stadium after Cairo Stadium was closed to host national team training.
Several squad members will miss the Ghazl El Mahalla fixture due to yellow‑card accumulation and injuries, including Abdullah Al‑Saeed, Nasser Monsei, Addi Dabagh, and Mohamed Shahat, who is sidelined with a groin issue.
As the calendar turns, this fixture is seen as a critical test for coach Yannick Ferreira, with talk of a managerial change looming if results falter before the international break.
The upcoming clash against the “king of draws” Ghazl El Mahalla will also test the Whites’ resilience as the club navigates a summer of disputed transfers and unsettled payments. Expect the transfer saga to weigh on the locker‑room mood and on the payables ledger alike.
Punchline 1: If money could talk, FIFA would be the loudest referee, shouting, “Show me the receipts!”
Punchline 2: Zamalek’s bank account must be great at hide‑and‑seek—transfer fees disappear from sight just when you think they’re due.
