Hossam Ghaly: I hope Mohamed Hani stays at Al Ahly.. Ramadan Sobhi's departure was a shock.
Hossam Ghaly, the former Al Ahly player, confirmed that the Red Devils are gradually regaining their form. He noted that the victory in the Cairo derby against Zamalek provides a significant morale boost for the players, and he praised the recent improvement in performance and cohesion within the team.
Ghaly stated during his conversation with media personality Saif Zaher on the "Malab On" program broadcast on ON Sport, that winning the derby gives the team a strong motivational boost. He added, "Winning away in the Confederation Cup after being a goal down shows improvement in performance, unlike what we were discussing at the beginning. Things are getting better, the team has a good shape, and the cohesion is increasing."
Hossam Ghaly hopes for Mohamed Hani to stay at Al Ahly
The former Al Ahly star spoke about Mohamed Hani, the right-back for the Red Devils, emphasizing that he is one of the club's own who understands its value well. Ghaly hopes Hani will continue his career at the club until the end.
Ghaly said, "Mohamed Hani grew up at Al Ahly and knows its value; he has not played for any other club. I hope he finishes his career at Al Ahly, and I wish he reaches an agreement with the club that satisfies both parties to continue."
Ramadan Sobhi, Abdullah El-Said, and Ahmed Fathi: Stars whose departures saddened Hossam Ghaly
Ghaly revealed his sadness over the departure of several players from Al Ahly, explaining that he prefers to see players who have a connection with the club and its fans stay, especially those he personally values.
He said, "The players I love, I don't want them to leave Al Ahly. There are players who have left the club, and I was upset about them, like Ramadan Sobhi, Abdullah El-Said, and Ahmed Fathi, because they are excellent personalities. I wished they would finish their careers at Al Ahly, but that did not happen."
Ghaly added that Ramadan Sobhi's departure was a significant shock for him due to their relationship since Sobhi was promoted from the youth sector. He said, "Ramadan Sobhi's departure was a big shock for me because he was like a son to me. When he came up from the youth team, he was in my room, and we talked constantly. I spent three days sad and in disbelief."
Hossam Ghaly calls for strict punishment for Nasser Mansi
Ghaly commented on the incident where Nasser Mansi, the Zamalek striker, threw his shirt after scoring the winning goal against Rwandan army, stating that the player's behavior is unacceptable and warrants strict punishment to prevent such actions from recurring.
The former Al Ahly star said, "I saw Nasser Mansi's situation and what he did after scoring the goal. He made a mistake, and his act of throwing the shirt was inappropriate. There should be a harsh penalty to prevent such things from happening again among players; the management's decision should be deterrent."
Ghaly recalled a similar incident he faced during his professional experience with Tottenham Hotspur, explaining that the club considered his behavior an insult, which led to penalties that affected his career.
Ghaly said, "The shirt incident happened to me, and Tottenham saw it as an insult to the club. They imposed a fine and suspended me for two matches, and I was put up for sale. I regret it very much, and this situation affected my career."
Ghaly concluded his remarks by emphasizing that a player may not realize the gravity of their actions in a moment of emotion, but the club's management must maintain their image and value and deal firmly with any behavior that tarnishes it.
