CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba vs Zamalek match in doubt amid financial crisis reports
The Matchday 2 CAF Confederation Cup clash between Nigeria’s Enyimba International and Egypt’s Zamalek is shrouded in uncertainty due to a deepening financial crisis at the Egyptian club.
Prominent Egyptian media figure Khaled El-Ghandour shed light on the troubling situation during an interview on Al-Mahwar channel, revealing that Zamalek players have not received their salaries since the start of the season.
According to El-Ghandour, the delay in payments has created unrest within the team. Players have reportedly demanded advance payments for the new season’s contracts to alleviate the financial strain. However, their requests have yet to be met, exacerbating tensions at the club.
El-Ghandour disclosed that the players approached the team’s football director, Abdel-Wahid Al-Sayed, urging him to mediate and resolve the crisis. Despite these efforts, the club’s financial woes remain unresolved, casting doubt on the team’s preparedness for the crucial fixture.
The highly anticipated game is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. However, Zamalek’s internal instability raises concerns about their ability to field a competitive side for the encounter.
As Enyimba prepares for the clash, attention now turns to whether Zamalek can overcome their off-field challenges in time to fulfil this key continental fixture.
