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Mahmoud Taher breaks silence, defends tenure and denies 'Zamalek-ization' allegations
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Mahmoud Taher breaks silence, defends tenure and denies 'Zamalek-ization' allegations
Former Al Ahly president Mahmoud Taher has addressed his nine-year absence from the club and rejected claims of hiring rival affiliates.
- Taher said he last visited Al Ahly during elections and voted for Mahmoud El Khatib as the sole candidate.
- Taher stated that his absence was due to personal reasons and a desire to avoid controversy.
- Taher said he may consider running in future elections if conditions change, but prefers to serve Egyptian sports through the federation or Olympic committee.
- Taher denied accusations of "Zamalek-izing" Al Ahly, asserting that all appointments were made on professional criteria.
Latest developments
- Jul 15 — Taher said a program on Al Ahly's own channel attacked him during his presidency but he refused to shut it down.
- Jul 15 — Taher asserted he never bought media coverage and accused the media of portraying him falsely.
- Jul 15 — Taher stated he feels more loved by Al Ahly's fans than by the club's members.
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