Ahmed Mostafa Zizo’s training no show sparks Zamalek drama

Ahmed Mostafa Zizo skipped Friday’s training session, stirring tension at Zamalek after the board’s decision to probe his recent media remarks.

The club’s leadership, clearly frustrated, referred Zizo for investigation on Thursday, slamming his statements as disrespectful. Sources within Zamalek revealed he ditched group practice without permission, prompting football director Abdel-Wahed El-Sayed to draft a report that could lead to penalties.

The rift runs deeper Zamalek confirmed Zizo won’t stay beyond his contract’s end, signaling a bitter fallout. Zizo issued a statement holding the board of directors responsible for not renewing his contract, stressing at the same time that he has not signed with any other club, and that Zamalek is waiting until the last day of his contract.

Whispers of talks with rivals Al-Ahly have grown louder, with the Egyptian international reportedly nearing a move after his deal expires. Meanwhile, Zamalek reels from their CAF Confederation Cup exit, falling 1-0 to Stellenbosch in Cairo after a goalless first leg.