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Zamalek’s Clock Is Ticking: The Quiet Push to End Ndai’s Salary Storm

17 January 2026

Zamalek’s Clock Is Ticking: The Quiet Push to End Ndai’s Salary Storm
Zamalek moves toward an amicable settlement over the Ndai dispute

Background

A club source close to Zamalek reveals the latest developments in the dispute with former White Knight striker, Senegalese Ibrahim Nday, confirming the board is racing against time to settle the matter.

The club's moves come after CAS ruled in Nday's favor, granting him one million six hundred thousand dollars in overdue dues.

Current Developments

An official told KOOORA that the board held a string of intensive meetings with the club's legal team, studying the ruling carefully and seeking a legal exit to spare the White Knights from another transfer ban, since this would be the tenth international dispute to haunt the club.

The current approach inside Zamalek centers on an amicable solution, with legal affairs opening formal contact channels with Nday's agent to negotiate a financial settlement and installment plan for the total amount soon enough.

Punchline: If deals came with a warranty, Zamalek would never need an extension. And in football, paying in installments is just budgeting with a smile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggered the dispute between Zamalek and Ibrahim Nday?

A CAS ruling recognizing Nday’s entitlement to $1.6 million in overdue dues from Zamalek.

What is Zamalek’s current strategy to resolve the issue?

To pursue an amicable settlement with the player and negotiate a multi‑installment payment plan to avoid triggering another transfer ban.

Who is Ibrahim Nday?

A Senegalese footballer who played for Zamalek and is central to the dispute over arrears.

What does CAS stand for and why is it relevant?

CAS stands for the Court of Arbitration for Sport; its ruling drives the financial and administrative implications for Zamalek.