"We decided to raise the bonuses despite being eliminated to give them a boost before the next period," the director, Abdul-Rahmane Anous told FilGoal.com.

The victory was useless as the Dervishes were knocked out from the competition as Al-Merrikh got through to the final.

"President Yehia Al-Koumi had a reunion with new coach Ismail Hefni and promised him to solve all the players' financial troubles and pay all the due salaries."

Ismaili are fourth in the Egyptian League table with 11 points and a match in hand.