The Egyptian FA have rejected Amr Zaki's request to terminate his contract with Zamalek, as Hani Saied is set to be investigated by the Egyptian football governing body. The pronouncements came in a Tuesday board meeting, which was intended for discussing the transfer saga of the Egypt duo with their respective clubs. Wigan-bound Zaki wanted to annul his contract with Zamalek after chairman Mamdouh Abbas vowed to block his move to the Premiership. The 25-year-old striker was hopeful that the FA could help him get released as his plea was based upon the club's failure to pay him his basic salary. However, Zaki is expected to raise the case to FIFA after his attempt with the FA failed.
Saied to be investigated Saied Case On the other hand, the FA will probe Egypt sweeper Saied's recent act, which saw him reverting on his move to Zamalek despite the latter's announcement that he signed a contract. The 28-year-old will be invesigated on Thursday. Saied is believed to be craving towards former club Ahli, who proclaimed that no contact was made with the Ismaili defender. Meanwhile, the FA will delay their decision in Hosni Abd-Rabou's case, which involves Ahli, Ismaili and French side Strasbourg.