Former Zamalek treasurer Khaled Latif has shared his view on the way the Egyptian Football Association is managed, discussing the roles played by FA president Hany Abu Rida and Ahmed Megahed amid reports about their strong working relationship. ⚽🇪🇬

Latif made the comments during his appearance on the “Man to Man” program with journalist Omar Rabie Yassin, where he was asked who truly holds the decision-making power inside the Football Association and whether major decisions are made directly by Hany Abu Rida or whether Ahmed Megahed has a greater role.

Khaled Latif: Ahmed Megahed Has a Role

Khaled Latif spoke clearly about Ahmed Megahed’s role within the Football Association, rejecting the idea that Megahed has no involvement in managing the federation’s affairs.

Latif said: “Do not let anyone tell you that Ahmed Megahed comes in at the end and does not manage anything,” indicating that Megahed has an active role in managing several files within the association.

He explained that Megahed can have authority and room to operate on certain issues, while stressing that this does not mean he has the final say on every decision.

Abu Rida Has the Final Say

Latif stressed that Hany Abu Rida remains the final decision-maker on major issues within the Football Association.

According to Latif, Abu Rida does not need to personally manage every detail and instead relies on distributing responsibilities and allowing other officials to handle specific files while retaining final authority over major matters.

From Latif’s perspective, this reflects experience in managing a major sporting institution and dealing with multiple areas of responsibility. 🏆

Latif Praises Hany Abu Rida’s Intelligence

Khaled Latif strongly praised Hany Abu Rida’s abilities and management style, describing him with a notable expression.

Latif said: “Engineer Hany Abu Rida, the current president of the association, is exceptional,” referring to what he sees as Abu Rida’s intelligence, experience and ability to manage sporting issues.

He explained that Abu Rida knows how to select the right people to deal with different matters and understands when to intervene personally and when to give others more space.

Why Does Abu Rida Let Megahed Handle Certain Files?

According to Latif’s view, Hany Abu Rida may allow Ahmed Megahed to manage certain files when he believes Megahed is suitable for the task.

This does not mean, according to Latif, that Megahed has unlimited authority. Instead, he operates within a space determined by the president according to the nature of each issue.

Latif believes this approach allows the FA president to focus on major matters while other officials handle files within their areas of responsibility.

“Exceptional” in Managing Files

Khaled Latif repeated his praise for Hany Abu Rida, considering his ability to distribute responsibilities one of his key strengths.

He believes Abu Rida knows how to delegate authority while maintaining oversight and intervening at the right moment when necessary.

From Latif’s perspective, giving other officials room to operate does not mean surrendering control over the final decision but represents part of an administrative approach based on delegation.

When Does Abu Rida Intervene?

Latif explained that Hany Abu Rida knows when direct intervention is needed in matters requiring his personal decision.

In some cases, the FA president can leave an issue with another official and monitor its development, while in more sensitive or important matters he can step in personally.

Latif considers the ability to determine when to intervene to be an important characteristic of effective management, especially in an organization as large as the Egyptian Football Association.

Relationship Between Abu Rida and Megahed

Khaled Latif also discussed the administrative relationship between Hany Abu Rida and Ahmed Megahed, stressing that Megahed having a role does not necessarily mean he competes with the FA president for decision-making authority.

Instead, Latif believes Abu Rida gives Megahed room to work when appropriate while retaining the right to intervene and make the final decision on major issues.

According to this view, the roles of the two figures can complement each other rather than conflict. 🤝

Flexible Management of Responsibilities

Latif believes Hany Abu Rida’s management style relies heavily on flexibility in distributing responsibilities, allowing each official to contribute in areas where they can add the most value.

This approach does not require the president to be involved in every detail. Instead, it depends on an administrative structure capable of handling daily matters while preserving final authority over major decisions.

Under this view, Ahmed Megahed’s role is part of that broader management strategy.

Final Decision Remains With the President

Khaled Latif emphasized that Hany Abu Rida remains the final authority on important matters, even when Ahmed Megahed or other officials are given room to manage specific issues.

This means, according to Latif, that final responsibility remains with the FA president while duties are distributed according to the nature and importance of each file.

The former Zamalek treasurer believes this approach reflects Abu Rida’s experience in managing different responsibilities within the association.

Latif’s Message

Khaled Latif’s comments present a clear view of how he believes the Football Association operates: the issue should not simply be reduced to asking who “runs” the federation, but rather understanding how responsibilities are distributed.

According to his perspective, Ahmed Megahed does manage several files, but Hany Abu Rida determines the scope of that role and intervenes whenever he believes it is necessary.

Latif considers this administrative flexibility a reflection of the FA president’s experience and ability to manage different personalities and issues.

The Football Association Faces Many Files

Latif’s comments come as the Egyptian Football Association deals with numerous issues involving competitions, refereeing, national teams and football development.

With so many areas requiring attention, distributing responsibilities among federation officials can be important for dealing with different matters efficiently.

From this perspective, Latif considers the president’s ability to delegate and monitor different files a key part of effective management.

Does Abu Rida Control Every File?

According to Khaled Latif’s assessment, the answer is not that Hany Abu Rida personally manages every detail, but rather that he retains the final decision on issues he considers important.

Other files can be handled by officials such as Ahmed Megahed, who may be given the space to manage and make decisions within those areas, with Abu Rida able to intervene when necessary.

This remains Latif’s personal assessment of the way the Football Association is managed and the relationship between its officials.

✨ Khaled Latif places Hany Abu Rida at the center of the Egyptian Football Association’s management, saying the president knows when to give Ahmed Megahed room to handle certain files and when to intervene personally, describing Abu Rida as “exceptional” in managing the federation’s affairs.

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