Ismaily in turmoil as players refuse training ahead of Zed clash

Ismaily’s troubled season took another twist when the first team players refused to attend Thursday evening’s training session.

The unexpected boycott has added fresh tension at a time when the club is already struggling near the bottom of the Egyptian Premier League.

A club source told Kooora that management quickly responded with strict penalties after the walkout. The players’ protest came despite recently receiving 12.5 percent of their contract advances along with a double bonus following their win over Tala’ea El Gaish. Their stance is rooted in a demand for a quarter of their seasonal contract advances, a figure they say mirrors what other Premier League clubs provide.

This dispute comes at a critical moment for Ismaily, who are set to face Zed FC next Friday in the sixth round. With the team stuck in 17th place on just four points, the mood among fans is turning uneasy.

The club’s last outing ended in a heavy 3-0 defeat to Ghazl El Mahalla, and now internal battles threaten to deepen their on-field struggles.