After weeks of financial crises and the accumulation of dues, Zamalek Club succeeded in closing the African license file for the 2026-2027 season.
The closure of the African license file raised an important question: How did the club manage to provide the necessary funds to pay the dues and obtain the license before the deadline expired?
In the following lines, Yalla Koura monitors the behind-the-scenes of closing the African license file:-
Fans and businessmen
A number of fans, businessmen, and supporters of Zamalek Club played an important role in providing financial resources to the White Castle, in order to pay the dues of the cases and close the African license file.
Contribution of board members
Also, a number of members of the Zamalek Club board of directors, led by Hussein Al-Sayed, contributed to paying part of the financial dues related to the cases.
At a time when Amr Adham, a member of the board of directors, was moving to conclude negotiations with many parties holding the dues, alongside international lawyer Nasr Al-Azzam.
Investment Committee
And the Investment Committee at Zamalek Club played an important role in providing financial resources and contributing to the payment of dues, to settle the African license file.
A check for 100 million pounds
At the same time, the Zamalek board of directors obtained an amount of 100 million pounds during the past days, after signing the new land contract with the real estate developer, which contributed to providing financial liquidity that helped the club close the African license file.
Zamalek obtained the African license after closing the club's cases with FIFA, in addition to the approval of the Football Association and the African Union, the club's obtaining the license to participate in the African Champions League next season.
