# Zamalek SC management and performance challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zamalek-sc-management-and-performance-challenges > Updated: 2026-10-14T21:48:01.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Zamalek SC has faced internal and external challenges regarding its management and sporting performance. Initially, former player Tarek Yehia warned of a potential crisis due to the upcoming expiration of nine key player contracts, suggesting that the club must strengthen its youth academy and accelerate the construction of a new branch in 6th of October City to secure financial resources. As the situation progressed, criticism shifted toward club leadership. Tarek El Said questioned the potential presidency candidacy of Vice President Hisham Nasr, arguing for new leadership. On the pitch, the club experienced a 2-0 defeat to Al Ahly in the ‘Summit’ match, which analysts described as technically poor and characterized by significant psychological pressure on Zamalek players. Despite these domestic struggles, the club has moved into the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League, preparing for an away match against Rwanda’s APR FC. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Zamalek SC faces leadership criticism and CAF Champions League preparations Tarek El Said criticizes Hisham Nasr's potential Zamalek presidency bid, while analysts review Al Ahly's recent victory over Zamalek and the club's upcoming CAF Champions League fixture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zamalek-sc-faces-leadership-criticism-and-caf-champions-league-preparations ### 2026-09-27: Tarek Yehia warns Zamalek SC of upcoming player contract crisis Former Zamalek star Tarek Yehia warns of a potential crisis next season due to expiring player contracts and urges investment in the youth academy and administrative stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarek-yehia-warns-zamalek-sc-of-upcoming-player-contract-crisis --- Cite as: Zamalek SC management and performance challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/zamalek-sc-management-and-performance-challenges