Egyptian football player Ahmed Fattouh, a defender for Al Zamalek and the national team, is at the center of a major controversy following a fatal car accident on August 11, 2024. The incident occurred on the Cairo-Alexandria highway when Fattouh’s vehicle struck and killed a police officer. Initial reports indicate that Fattouh tested positive for cannabis use, adding a layer of complexity to the already tragic event.According to multiple sources, Fattouh was driving with his teammate, goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy, when the accident took place. While Sobhy was released after testing negative for drugs, Fattouh was detained and is now facing potential charges including ‘intentional possession of a narcotic substance’, ‘driving a vehicle under the influence of a narcotic substance’, and ‘culpable homicide’.The Egyptian Public Prosecution has launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Al Zamalek’s management, led by football director Abdel Wahed El Sayed, has taken swift action, visiting Fattouh at the police station and accompanying him to the prosecutor’s office. The club has also dispatched a team of lawyers to handle the legal aspects of the case.This incident has sent shockwaves through the Egyptian football community, coming at a time when Fattouh had recently returned from injury and played in Al Zamalek’s last match against Zed FC. As the investigation unfolds, the case raises serious questions about drug use in professional sports and the responsibilities of athletes both on and off the field.
Key points
- Al Zamalek player Ahmed Fattouh was involved in a fatal car accident, killing a police officer.
- Fattouh tested positive for cannabis use following the incident.
- The Egyptian Public Prosecution has launched a comprehensive investigation into the case.
- The incident has sparked a controversy in Egyptian football, raising questions about drug use in professional sports.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about the exact location of the accident, with some sources mentioning El-Salam City and others the Cairo-Alexandria highway.
👾Initial reports about the drug test results varied, with some sources initially reporting negative results before later confirming the presence of cannabis.
