The dispute involving Ahmed Zizo, the current Al Ahly player and former Zamalek star, has entered a new legal phase after his lawyer, Ashraf Abdel Aziz, announced official steps to challenge the Players’ Affairs Committee’s decision regarding the complaint filed over the player’s financial dues. ⚖️🚨
Zizo’s lawyer confirmed that the legal team has not closed the case following the decision to dismiss the complaint and is preparing to appeal before the Appeals Committee while maintaining the player’s claim for the financial amounts he believes remain owed by Zamalek.
The development could extend the dispute between the two sides in the coming period, particularly with the financial claim reportedly reaching around EGP 82.5 million according to the lawyer. 💰⚽
⚖️ Zizo’s Lawyer Appeals the Dismissal Decision
Ashraf Abdel Aziz revealed that he was notified of the Players’ Affairs Committee’s decision to dismiss Zizo’s complaint and said that he immediately requested access to the reasons and legal grounds behind the decision.
He noted that the defense has a 10-day period to appeal, but stressed that he had not yet received the detailed reasons for the decision.
The lawyer considers access to the full reasoning an essential part of preparing a complete legal response and identifying the arguments that can be presented before the Appeals Committee.
📢 Dispute Over the Reasons for the Decision
Zizo’s defense explained that the failure to provide the detailed reasons raised questions, particularly because of earlier procedures followed while the complaint was being reviewed.
According to the lawyer, the Players’ Affairs Committee had requested on July 6 that any new documents or information be submitted and had granted a two-week period before issuing the dismissal decision on July 14.
According to the lawyer’s account, this timeline forms a key part of his objection because he believes the procedures and deadlines did not provide the defense with sufficient opportunity to deal with the decision and the reasons behind it.
💰 Zizo Claims EGP 82.5 Million
One of the central points of the dispute is the financial amount claimed by Ahmed Zizo.
Ashraf Abdel Aziz explained that his requests before the Appeals Committee include canceling the dismissal decision and ordering Zamalek to pay the player’s full financial dues, which he says amount to approximately EGP 82.5 million.
The player’s legal team considers the amount part of his contractual financial rights and claims, according to the lawyer, that Zamalek did not provide a receipt proving that Zizo had received all of his dues under his last contract.
This issue remains one of the most important elements of the dispute, particularly because its resolution will depend on contracts, documents and proof presented to the relevant authorities.
🏹 Zamalek’s Position Faces a New Test
The legal escalation places Zamalek before another major test concerning the financial file involving its former player.
The case is no longer simply a disagreement between a player and a club. It has become a formal legal matter involving sporting authorities and established procedures.
In disputes of this nature, contractual documents, proof of payment and official notifications can play a decisive role in determining the position of each side.
🚨 What About Zamalek’s Complaint Against Zizo?
Zizo’s lawyer also addressed reports claiming that Zamalek had filed a complaint against the player with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Ashraf Abdel Aziz confirmed that he had not received any notification from the Public Prosecution regarding a complaint against Zizo and therefore could not comment on procedures that had not been formally communicated to him.
This adds another dimension to the dispute between the two parties as both sides continue to pursue legal and administrative actions.
🏛️ CAS Could Be the Final Stage
Zizo’s lawyer delivered a clear message regarding the potential next step if the player does not obtain the result he seeks before the Appeals Committee.
He confirmed that the player would turn to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, if a decision is issued against him or if he is awarded an amount lower than the value of the financial dues he is demanding.
Such a scenario would mean the dispute could move to the international level after the relevant domestic procedures have been completed.
🌍 Why Can’t Zizo Go Directly to CAS?
Ashraf Abdel Aziz explained that because Zizo is an Egyptian player, he is required to begin the legal process through the relevant bodies within the Egyptian Football Association.
The lawyer added that if the player were a foreign footballer, he could, under certain circumstances according to his legal view, potentially approach the international sports court more directly.
For Zizo, however, the legal route begins with the domestic sporting authorities before moving to the international stage if necessary.
📑 Documents Could Decide the Case
As the case moves toward the appeals stage, documentation is expected to become one of the most important factors.
The amounts being claimed, payment records, contractual clauses, correspondence between the two sides and the procedures followed by the Players’ Affairs Committee could all directly affect the final decision.
The next stage will therefore not depend only on public statements, but rather on the evidence and documents each side can present to the competent authorities.
🔥 Financial and Legal Crisis Beyond the Pitch
The current dispute demonstrates how contractual disagreements and unpaid dues can develop into complex legal cases after a player-club relationship ends.
For Zizo and Zamalek, the financial dispute follows a long period during which the player was one of the club’s key figures before moving to Al Ahly, making the case especially significant among supporters of both teams.
⚽ Zizo Faces a Potentially Long Legal Process
At this stage, the case remains within the legal framework, and the claims presented by Zizo’s defense represent the position of one side in the dispute, while the final decision remains with the competent authorities.
The coming period is expected to bring further developments once the appeal is submitted and decisions are made regarding the claimed amount and the rights of each side.
🏁 Conclusion
Ahmed Zizo’s dispute with Zamalek did not end with the dismissal of his complaint. Instead, it has entered a new phase after his lawyer announced an appeal and maintained the player’s claim for approximately EGP 82.5 million, while warning that the case could eventually be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if Zizo does not receive what he considers his full entitlement. ⚖️🔥
The final word will belong to the competent authorities and the documents submitted by both sides, while Egyptian football continues to closely follow one of the most controversial legal disputes surrounding a major player.
📢 Do you think the Zizo-Zamalek dispute will end within the Egyptian Football Association, or could it really reach CAS? Share your opinion and prediction regarding the final decision. ⚽⚖️🔥
