Egyptian sports minister: Zamalek land crisis resolved through presidential intervention

Sports Minister Gohar Nabil said Zamalek's October land dispute was resolved through presidential directives, while Ismaily must help itself after two years of state support.

• Zamalek received its allocation letter in mid-July and took formal possession of the new branch land in Hadayek October on August 4.
• Hesham Nasr, Zamalek vice president, announced construction has begun, with the first developer equipment arriving at the new site.
• Nabil said the housing ministry played a major role in resolving the crisis and that the Awqaf dispute is nearing an investment-based solution preserving both sides' rights.
• Nabil said tax and insurance negotiations continue with part of Zamalek's dues paid, and that relegation was cancelled last season for Ismaily, which he said must now help itself.