Zamalek Reaffirms Stand Against ‘Alternative Land’ as Prosecution Unfolds

Zamalek’s firm stance on the alt land plan

The Zamalek board reaffirmed its full respect for the Public Prosecution’s statement regarding the club’s land in Sixth of October City and the investigations now underway. The club’s position remains clear: defend the club’s rights while cooperating with authorities, even if the process tests patience and humor alike.

The board member Nira Al-Ahmar told a radio program that the council had read the prosecutor’s statement in full, underscoring loyalty to the state and the prosecutor and stressing that they await the final results of the inquiries with cautious optimism.

In addition, the board has stayed in continuous session to monitor developments and had previously issued an official communique rejecting the idea of an alternate land, underscoring a long-standing stance against the proposal.

Prosecution details and ongoing investigations

The Public Prosecution’s statement noted it had received several complaints about the land allocated to Zamalek since 2003 in October City and that the authorities had withdrawn the land several times for non-fulfillment, with the last withdrawal recorded in 2020.

Crucially, the inquiry revealed that before presidential approval for extensions or new construction licenses from the Urban Communities Authority, the club allegedly sold portions of unbuilt buildings to government bodies funded by public money, with receipts totaling approximately 780 million Egyptian pounds. Investigations are ongoing to scrutinize how these funds were handled.

The Public Prosecution ordered a committee of experts in illicit gains and public funds to examine these facts comprehensively and to publish the final report once completed. It reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public money and countering any corruption within the framework of the law.

As the probe continues, the club and its fans await clarity on matters that could redefine Zamalek’s future planning and financial governance, all while keeping a dash of humor handy when discussions get heavy.

Punchlines: If land disputes paid salaries, Zamalek would already be running the league. And if integrity were a stadium, they’d be hosting the championship—tickets extra, but the jokes are on the house.