On the anniversary of his first goal, Ayman Shawky has won 19 titles with Al Ahly.
On Wednesday, October 21, we celebrate the anniversary of Ayman Shawky, the former Al Ahly star, scoring his first goal for the team in the Egyptian Premier League. This milestone occurred during a match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab in 1984, which ended with Al Ahly winning 2-0 in the fourth week of the tournament.
Ayman Shawky and Rabi Yassin lead Al Ahly to victory over Al Mokawloon
Ayman Shawky opened his scoring account with Al Ahly in the match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab, before Rabi Yassin added the second goal, securing a vital victory for the red team and earning two important points in their campaign at that time.
This goal marked the beginning of an exciting scoring journey for Shawky with the Red Castle, after he transferred from Al Kharoum Club, following his impressive performance and winning the league's top scorer title in the 1983-1984 season.
From Al Kharoum to Al Ahly: An 11-season journey
Ayman Shawky was born on December 9, 1962, and began his football career with Al Kharoum Club before moving to Al Ahly, where he remained until the end of the 1994-1995 season, becoming one of the shining names in the club's history during the 1980s and early 1990s.
His first official match with Al Ahly was in the opening week of the 1984-1985 season against Al Mansoura, which ended with a 4-0 victory for the red team, where Alaa Mihoob scored two goals, while Mustafa Abdo and Mahmoud El Khatib each netted one.
During his time with Al Ahly, Shawky scored 57 goals in various competitions, including 33 goals in the Egyptian league, 7 goals in the Egypt Cup, and 15 goals in African competitions, along with one goal in the Arab Championship and another in the Challenge Cup.
19 titles in Ayman Shawky's journey with the Red Castle
Ayman Shawky achieved numerous accomplishments during his years with Al Ahly, contributing to the club's 19 titles, which include 6 Egyptian Premier League championships, 5 Egypt Cup titles, the African Cup for Champions Clubs, 4 African Cup Winners' Cups, as well as the Afro-Asian Cup and the Arab Cup and the Challenge Cup held in Dubai.
Shawky was also part of the Egyptian national team that participated in the 1990 World Cup in Italy, adding a mix of local achievements and international appearances to his career.
An exciting transfer to Zamalek and the end of his football career
Ayman Shawky's career witnessed an exciting period when he transferred to Zamalek for a year and a half, as part of what was known as the "Dream Team," during a time of intense rivalry between the two clubs, following Al Ahly's signing of Reda Abdel Aal.
However, Shawky did not achieve the same successes with Zamalek that he had during his time with Al Ahly, before deciding to retire and emigrate to the United States. In later statements, the player expressed regret over his move to Zamalek, stating that if given the chance to turn back time, he would not have made the decision to leave the Red Castle.
Ayman Shawky returns to sports media through Al Ahly Channel
After many years away from the pitch, Ayman Shawky has returned to the spotlight by hosting sports programs on Al Ahly Channel, allowing him to maintain his connection with the club that witnessed the most significant moments of his football career and to relive memories with the Red Castle fans who remember him as one of the club's top strikers of his generation.
