Chico Banza played a decisive role in Zamalek’s 2 1 victory over Al Masry Al Port Said on Sunday night in the fourth round of Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup, but it was his post-match moment that stole unexpected attention.
The Angolan forward was instrumental in the win after winning a penalty kick that led to Zamalek’s opening goal, converted by Hossam Abdel Maguid. The result lifted the Cairo giants to the top of the group with eight points, moving one point clear of Al Masry with two matches still to be played.
However, the evening took an unusual turn when Zamalek football director Abdel Nasser Mohamed intervened during the celebrations. In a moment that surprised players and fans alike, the club official was seen personally pulling up Chico Banza’s shorts and firmly instructing him to avoid repeating the act.
شيكو بانزا 😂 pic.twitter.com/6hhz9kRCNg
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Banza has developed a reputation for lowering his shorts slightly while dancing during goal celebrations, a habit that has previously sparked debate. While some observers have criticised the gesture as inappropriate, others have defended it as part of the forward’s unique personality and expressive style.
The incident added an unexpected layer of drama to an otherwise important night for Zamalek, who remain firmly on course for qualification as the group stage enters its decisive phase.
