Zamalek's Abbas denies reports of large bonuses ahead of Cairo derby

Zamalek honorary president Madooh Abbas has denied reports that he allocated large bonuses to players ahead of Sunday's summit match against Al-Ahly.

• Abbas denied the rumors on X, writing that the Zamalek-Al-Ahly match is "a match in the Premier League."
• Abbas said he had not spoken to any media about bonuses and that club regulations with the board govern the matter.
• Zamalek hosts Al-Ahly on Sunday at 8pm at Cairo International Stadium in round six of the Egyptian Premier League.