The President of the Al Ahly Sporting Club, Mahmoud Al Khatib, issued an official statement clarifying his position regarding his candidacy for the club’s upcoming board of directors elections.
In the official statement published on Al Ahly’s official account, Al Khatib said: “To the great members and fans of Al Ahly Club. I have always promised to be worthy of the responsibility, placing the interests of Al Ahly Club before my personal interests, out of love and gratitude for this great entity, which deserves credit after God Almighty. For nearly 55 years, Al Ahly Club has been—and still is—my first destination and source of my happiness and pride.”
“Over recent years, specifically in 2023, my health condition was severely affected, as I previously announced. However, just a few days before the last board meeting I chaired, I received new medical opinions and recommendations advising the necessity of rest and staying away from stress to avoid any procedure that might become necessary… God knows that this was the first time I prioritize my health.”
“While I apologize for not running for a new electoral term, I was greatly touched by the sentiments and support of the great members and fans of Al Ahly Club. My deepest thanks and appreciation to all of them.”
“Consequently, and following numerous consultations, both friendly and official, aimed primarily at preserving Al Ahly’s trajectory, a framework for the next phase was reached to continue in a position of responsibility in a manner that aligns with my health condition. Al Ahly Club deserves nothing less.”
He concluded: “Thank you, Al Ahly members and fans. The backbone and support in all circumstances.”
