CAS orders Olympique Safi to pay Egyptian coach Tarek Mostafa after three-year legal battle

Egyptian coach Tarek Mostafa has emerged victorious in his dispute with Olympique Safi, following a decisive ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

The Lausanne-based tribunal has issued its final verdict, ordering the Moroccan club to settle all outstanding financial dues owed to the coach. The ruling also compels Olympique Safi to pay contractual bonuses in full, in addition to covering the costs incurred during the arbitration process.

The case, which has drawn attention within African football circles, followed a lengthy legal pathway. It initially began within the framework of FIFA, where it was handled by the Dispute Resolution Chamber before escalating to CAS for a final and binding decision.

Sources indicate that CAS based its ruling on well-established legal principles governing contractual obligations in professional football. The decision reinforces the importance of respecting agreements signed between clubs and coaches, in line with FIFA regulations and consistent CAS jurisprudence.

This verdict not only secures justice for Mostafa after years of legal proceedings but also sends a strong message to clubs across the continent about the consequences of failing to honor contractual commitments.

With the ruling now final, attention shifts to the enforcement phase. Olympique Safi is expected to initiate the necessary procedures to comply with the decision, as dictated by international sports law protocols.

For Mostafa, the outcome marks the end of a long and arduous chapter—one that underscores both the challenges and protections embedded within football’s global legal framework.