Khaled Mortagy meets with the president of the African Clubs Association to discuss cooperation with Al Ahly.
Al Ahly welcomed Hirsi Said, the president of the African Clubs Association, today at the club's headquarters in Zamalek. The visit included extensive discussions on ways to enhance mutual cooperation, develop African football, and elevate the level of competitions and clubs to align with global developments in the sport.
Murtagi Welcomes President of the African Clubs Association
Engineer Khaled Murtagi, Al Ahly's treasurer and a member of the African Clubs Association, was present to greet the association's president, along with Sayed Abdel Hafiz, a board member overseeing football, Khaled Morsi, the club's executive director, Hanan Al-Zaini, the director of regulations and licensing, and Dr. Abdullah Shahat, the legal advisor for the football sector.
The visit focused on discussing mechanisms for cooperation between the African Clubs Association and all clubs, emphasizing the development of competitions, improving various elements of the game, and benefiting from successful experiences and practices across the continent, which contribute to enhancing the future of African football. Engineer Khaled Murtagi conveyed the greetings of Mahmoud El Khatib, the club's president, to the president of the African Clubs Association.
President of the African Clubs Association Thanks Al Ahly
Hirsi Said expressed his happiness at the warm welcome he received at Al Ahly, confirming that the visit is part of ongoing efforts to develop African football, supported by Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and within the framework of coordination between the federation and the association.
The president of the African Clubs Association emphasized that he wanted his visit to African clubs to start with Al Ahly, as it is one of the oldest clubs on the continent, with a history spanning over 120 years. He noted that the club's experience serves as a model that African clubs can benefit from in developing their sports and administrative systems.
Said also praised the progress Al Ahly is making in football, its commitment to keeping up with global developments, and its outstanding infrastructure, which he described as a source of pride for African football, showcasing a professional model that reflects the capabilities available for developing clubs on the continent.
At the end of the visit, Engineer Khaled Murtagi presented the president of the African Clubs Association with a trophy, the club's flag, and a team jersey, in appreciation of the visit and to reaffirm the club's pride in its cooperative relationships with African football institutions.
Al Ahly Welcomes President of the African Clubs Association
