Zamalek Punishes Chico Banza Following Tattoo Video Before Facing Kaizer Chiefs

The management of Zamalek Club decided to impose a financial penalty on the Angolan player Chico Banza, after a video surfaced showing him getting a tattoo on his body, just hours before the team's anticipated match against Kaizer Chiefs, this Saturday evening, at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium, as part of the sixth and final round of the group stage in the African Confederation Cup.

Management and Fan Anger

Sources within the club told "Erem News" that the football director, Abdel Nasser Mohamed, and John Edward expressed their dissatisfaction with the player's behavior, noting that this timing required full focus from Chico Banza with the team before a crucial match in the continental tournament.
Additionally, the source mentioned that a meeting will be held to determine the final amount of the fine, in a move aimed at enhancing discipline within the team.

A Controversial Record

This incident is not the first time Chico Banza has stirred controversy within Zamalek, as he previously posted a video of himself dancing shirtless before a match against Al Ahly. The past period has also seen other incidents, including his objection to being substituted and refusing to shake hands with teammates during a match against Ceramica Cleopatra, as well as his delayed return from Angola, which led former coach Yannick Ferreira to exclude him from the squad for the match against Al Masry and impose disciplinary penalties on him.

A Challenge to Discipline Before Crucial Matches

The current penalty comes as part of Zamalek's management efforts to ensure player focus and discipline before important matches, especially in a critical stage of the African tournament that determines the team's fate in the next round.