Ben Hammouda’s dispute with Ghazl El Mahalla nears resolution
Ghazl El Mahalla files a FIFA complaint against CR Belouizdad over delayed payment for Mohamed Ali Ben Hammouda’s transfer.

📝 Official Complaint Against CR Belouizdad
Officials at Ghazl El Mahalla have submitted an official complaint to FIFA against CR Belouizdad of Algeria, due to the club’s delay in paying the transfer fee for Tunisian striker 🇹🇳 Mohamed Ali Ben Hammouda.
💰 Financial Issue on Its Way to Being Resolved
A source close to the player revealed that the issue is nearly resolved, confirming that the Algerian club has already transferred the full amount of the deal. The funds are expected to reach Ghazl El Mahalla’s account within about ten days, pending procedures related to the Algerian Central Bank 🏦.
⚽ Ghazl El Mahalla’s Demands
The source added that the Egyptian club’s management demanded either the full payment of the agreed transfer fee or the player’s return to the team in the coming period. However, this option has not been activated so far.
📄 Transfer Deal Details
Ghazl El Mahalla had agreed to transfer Mohamed Ali Ben Hammouda to CR Belouizdad during the last summer transfer window for approximately $500,000 💵, in addition to a 15% resale clause valid for three years in case the player moves to another club later on.
🥅 Outstanding Performance Last Season
Ben Hammouda had a standout season with Ghazl El Mahalla, scoring 9 goals, which placed him sixth on the Egyptian Premier League top scorers list for the 2024–2025 season. His impressive performance drew interest from several Arab clubs.
ثلاثي الفراعنة يشارك في جميع مباريات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026 ويقود مصر للفوز على غينيا بيساو.
الجزائر تواجه أوغندا بعد تأمين التأهل لكأس العالم 2026، وأوغندا تبحث عن فرصة في الملحق.
الإمارات تواجه قطر لحسم التأهل إلى مونديال 2026 بعد 35 عامًا من الغياب
جنوب أفريقيا تواجه رواندا في ملعب مبومبيلا لاستعادة الفرحة التاريخية بعد خيبة 2012.