Zamalek forward Ahmed Sayed Zizo’s unpaid wages escalates

The legal dispute involving Egyptian international Ahmed Sayed Zizo has taken a new turn after his lawyer, Ashraf Abdel Aziz, submitted an additional memorandum to the Egyptian Football Association, intensifying the ongoing standoff over outstanding financial dues from Zamalek SC.

The latest move represents a clear escalation in a case that has dominated headlines in Egyptian football in recent weeks, with growing anticipation over an official ruling that is expected to bring final clarity to a dispute that has dragged on despite completed legal procedures.

According to the memorandum, Abdel Aziz has called on the football association to explain the reasons behind the delay in issuing a final decision, insisting that all legal steps related to the formal complaint against Zamalek have already been concluded.

The lawyer further stated that both he and the player’s father were previously informed that a decision was imminent and would be announced within days, with assurances that Zizo would receive his full financial entitlements. However, the continued absence of an official ruling has raised concerns about the cause of the delay.

The memo emphasised that the prolonged silence from the federation is creating uncertainty, particularly given what the legal team describes as a clear and well-documented contractual position in favour of the player based on submitted evidence.

Abdel Aziz stressed the importance of transparency and strict adherence to regulations, urging the authorities to expedite the announcement of the decision in order to safeguard the player’s rights and uphold fairness within the football system.

The case has generated significant attention across Egyptian sporting circles, with many awaiting a definitive resolution that could finally settle the financial dispute between Zizo and Zamalek and clarify the future implications of the ruling.

In the coming days, the situation is expected to reach a critical point, as an official verdict is widely anticipated. The outcome could mark the end of a protracted legal battle and determine the final direction of one of the most closely watched contractual disputes in Egyptian football this season.