Background of the crisis involving Ahmed Fattouh and his teammate from Zamalek in Rwanda... a night ending with a heavy penalty

Reasons Behind Ahmed Fattouh's Crisis at Zamalek

A reliable source within Zamalek revealed that the management allowed the players to explore Rwanda after the match, but the trio found themselves in inappropriate nightlife spots for players, which sparked widespread controversy after some Zamalek fans spotted them there.

The source added that the fans who saw the players informed Abdel Nasser Mohamed, the club's football director, about the incident, prompting him to take swift action and impose a hefty fine on the trio to maintain discipline and commitment within the team.

The incident caused discontent among Zamalek fans, who chanted and criticized Ahmed Fattouh after the match against Rwandan Army in the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round, which took place on Saturday evening at Cairo International Stadium.

Zamalek managed to secure a victory over Rwandan Army with a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal from Ahmed Sherif in the first minute of the match, ensuring the white team’s qualification to the group stage of the African tournament, while the crisis surrounding the trio cast a shadow over the celebration of their qualification.