🏀 Al Ahly Rejects Amr Zahran’s Conduct
A source inside Al Ahly has revealed the club’s position regarding the punishment imposed on basketball player Amr Zahran following the recent incident involving Al Ahly against Al Qanah.
The source stressed that the club completely rejects the player’s conduct and confirmed that Al Ahly has already taken internal disciplinary action against him under the club’s own regulations.
📢 “We Imposed the Biggest Penalty in the Club’s Indoor Sports History”
The source said: “We condemn Amr Zahran’s behavior and actions. We imposed the biggest penalty in the history of indoor sports at the club, and we completely reject what he did. If the incident happens again, he will have no place at Al Ahly.”
The comments underline the club’s position that the incident should not be justified or minimized, while also warning of potentially stronger consequences should similar behavior be repeated.
⚖️ Al Ahly Questions the Federation’s Decision
At the same time, the source raised questions about the wording of the Egyptian Basketball Federation’s decision, particularly because it appeared to contain two separate disciplinary provisions.
The source added: “At the same time, we do not know why the Basketball Federation issued the punishment in two forms. The first included a three-month suspension, while the second involved a ban from participating in competitions. If we assume that competitions are held after the three-month period ends, does that mean the player would still be banned from participating?”
The club, according to the source, wants greater clarity regarding the precise scope and duration of the suspension.
🟨 Questions About Friendly Matches and Training
The source also questioned whether the federation’s decision could extend to friendly matches and other football-related activities.
“Could the decision really include preventing the player from participating in friendly matches? The only thing missing would be a decision banning him from training as well,” the source said.
The comments reflect Al Ahly’s request for a clear interpretation of the disciplinary decision rather than an objection to the principle of holding the player accountable.
📚 Club Requests the Regulatory Basis
The source explained that Al Ahly is not objecting to the principle of a sanction but wants to know which regulations and provisions the Basketball Federation relied upon when issuing the decision.
“What regulations were the sanctions based on? We are not objecting to the punishment, but we want to know the provisions on which the decision was based and why they are not applied to similar cases,” the source said.
According to the source, the club is also interested in whether the regulations are being applied consistently in comparable incidents.
🔍 Al Ahly Refers to a Previous Ehab Amin Incident
The source also referred to a previous incident involving Al Ahly player Ehab Amin as an example that the club believes should be considered when comparing disciplinary cases.
The source said: “Ehab Amin was previously subjected to offensive insults in an incident that was broadcast live, and in our view it was similar to the act for which Amr Zahran was punished, which involved an allegation of indecent conduct.”
The reference was presented by the source as part of Al Ahly’s call for clearer and more consistent disciplinary standards.
🔥 Source Raises Internal Federation Dispute
At the end of his comments, the source alleged that an internal dispute within the Basketball Federation could be affecting the situation involving Al Ahly.
“It appears that Al Ahly is a victim of the internal conflict within the Basketball Federation between the camps of Amr Moselhi and Mohamed Moharram on one side, and Mohamed Fathy and Ayman Ali on the other,” the source said.
These remarks are attributed to the Al Ahly source, while the final interpretation and enforcement of the disciplinary regulations remain with the competent authorities.
