Mustafa Fathi Sparks Controversy with Comments on Al-Ahly vs Zamalek African Super Cup Match

Pyramids Club and Egyptian national team star Mustafa Fathi has sparked a wave of controversy and anger among Zamalek club fans with his recent comments about the upcoming African Super Cup match between Al-Ahly and Zamalek.

African Super Cup Match Details

The 2024 African Super Cup match between Al-Ahly and Zamalek is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 27th, at the Kingdom Arena Stadium in Saudi Arabia as part of the Riyadh season’s activities.

Al-Ahly club owns the largest share of African Super Cup titles with 8 titles, while Zamalek is second with 4 championships.

Mustafa Fathi’s Comments Spark Controversy

Mustafa Fathi appeared at a fashion party attended by many Egyptian football stars, where a video clip of the Pyramid star went viral, responding to a question about his expectations for the upcoming Al-Ahly match against Zamalek.

When asked about his expectations, Fathi replied, “And I am financially… the problem I don’t care.” He also confirmed that he had left Zamalek, saying “Yes” when asked if he had moved away from the club.

Backlash from Zamalek Fans

Mustafa Fathi’s statements have caused a controversy and great discontent among Zamalek fans, who feel that he has ignored the club he grew up with and supports.

Criticism of Mustafa Fathi has mounted on social media platforms, with some fans describing him as ignoring the club that helped him rise to stardom.

Mustafa Fathi’s History with Zamalek

Mustafa Fathi joined Zamalek in the summer of 2013 and played with the club until the summer of 2017, when he was loaned to Al-Tawoun in Saudi Arabia.

Fathi returned to Zamalek in the summer of 2018 but was loaned out again in January 2021. He then moved to the Pyramids in the summer of 2021 before joining Saudi al-Tawun in January 2022.