Olympique Safi Loses Three-Year Legal Battle Against Egyptian Coach Tarek Mostafa
T.E (Elbotola)
10 April 2026at11:13
Egyptian coach Tarek Mostafa has won his legal dispute against Olympique Safi, following a final ruling in his favor by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), concluding a legal process that spanned over three years.
The case initially began before FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber before reaching CAS, where the Egyptian coach's right to his outstanding financial dues was upheld.
The ruling obliges Olympique Safi to pay all outstanding financial dues to Tarek Mostafa, in addition to the bonuses stipulated in his contract, with the club also bearing the costs and arbitration fees.
This ruling is expected to increase financial pressure on the Safi-based team, given the management challenges it faces, especially as the case lasted for years before being finally resolved in favor of the Egyptian coach.
What happened in the legal dispute between Olympique Safi and Tarek Mostafa?
Egyptian coach Tarek Mostafa won his three-year legal battle against Olympique Safi, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling in his favor. The club is now obligated to pay all outstanding financial dues and contract bonuses to the coach, along with arbitration fees.
How will the CAS ruling impact Olympique Safi?
The CAS ruling is expected to significantly increase financial pressure on Olympique Safi. The club already faces management challenges, and this long-standing case, now resolved in the coach's favor, adds to their monetary burdens.
What are the next steps for Olympique Safi following this ruling?
Following the ruling, Olympique Safi must now fulfill its obligation to pay Tarek Mostafa all outstanding financial dues, bonuses, and arbitration fees. This resolution concludes the legal process that began before FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber.
