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Zamalek Braces for Critical Boardroom Clash as Land Controversy Unfolds

15 December 2025

Zamalek Braces for Critical Boardroom Clash as Land Controversy Unfolds
Zamalek confronts a pivotal moment amid a land controversy.

Developments amid the land controversy

Intense talks are underway within Zamalek SC to settle on urgent solutions following the prosecutor's statement about the club's land in Sixth of October City.

A club official told KOOORA that the board decided to hold an emergency meeting to study the developing situation in depth after the public prosecutor's remarks regarding the land.

The crisis is placing heavy pressure on the board as several members weigh resignations amid growing disputes and administrative complexity.

Allegations, investigations, and the path forward

The club's president, Hussein Labib, and his deputy, Hisham Nasr, are in close contact to discuss the club's precarious position and seek a suitable exit from the crisis.

The prosecutor's office issued a formal statement confirming multiple complaints about the land in Sixth of October City, in Giza, and said investigations have begun, revealing several facts about the crisis. The land was allocated to Zamalek since 2003 and has been withdrawn on occasions for failing to meet conditions, with the last withdrawal in 2020.

Crucially, the prosecutor noted that before any presidential approval for extensions or new licenses from the Urban Communities Authority, the club sold parts of buildings before construction to official bodies funded by public money, receiving about 780 million pounds. Investigations are ongoing to determine what happened to these funds and to address any potential misuse of public funds.

Based on these facts, the prosecutor ordered an expert panel on illicit gains and public money to examine the records in detail and will disclose the panel's findings when the final report arrives. The statement reaffirmed a commitment to safeguarding public funds and fighting corruption within the rule of law.

Punchline 1: If clarity were a goal, this saga would require extra time and a coffee IV.

Punchline 2: In football governance, the clock runs faster than the press office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggered the emergency meeting at Zamalek?

The prosecutor's statements about the club's land in Sixth of October City and ongoing investigations spurred the board to convene urgently.

What allegations did the prosecutor raise regarding the land deal?

The land was allocated to the club since 2003 with multiple withdrawals for non-compliance; the club allegedly sold parts of buildings before construction to official bodies funded by public money, totaling about 780 million pounds.

What actions are being taken by the club and authorities?

The president and vice president are in close contact to navigate the crisis, while the prosecutor ordered a panel of experts to examine the facts and will announce findings after the final report.