When Shorts Steal the Spotlight: Zamalek’s Win, Banza’s Dance, and a Managerial Wake-Up Call
1 February 2026
Match Recap
The player is known for dancing this way.
The Angolan Shiko Banza helped Zamalek beat Al-Masry Port Said 2-1 on Sunday evening, in the fourth round of Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Banza earned a penalty from which Hosam Abdel Majeed converted the opening goal for Zamalek.
Zamalek now tops the group with eight points, one clear of second-placed Al-Masry, with two fixtures remaining.
After the final whistle, players, staff, and the celebrating fans shared hugs and compliments for the three points.
As always, Banza danced for the crowd in his signature style, famously lowering his shorts before the music began.
This time Abdul-Nasser Mohammed, the team manager, stepped in and himself lifted Banza’s shorts, urging the player to drop the move.
The act sparked debate, with some deeming it inappropriate and others defending the celebratory quirk of the Angolan attacker.
Punchline 1: If humor burned calories, Banza just scorched the stadium.
Punchline 2: In football, fashion and fair play sometimes collide—tonight, it was a wardrobe malfunction meets a pep rally.
