Former Al Ahly and Egypt star Magdy Abdel Ghany has strongly criticized the club’s handling of Akram Tawfik, questioning why the player has not been given enough opportunities despite joining the team to provide a technical boost. ⚽
Abdel Ghany believes every new signing should be based on a clear technical plan, whether the club is recruiting a young player with room to develop or an experienced player capable of making an immediate impact.
🔥 Magdy Abdel Ghany: Al Ahly Must Benefit From Akram Tawfik
Speaking on the “Malab El Baldouzer” program, Abdel Ghany said: “You brought Akram Tawfik from Qatar at the age of 30. When any club signs a player, it either brings in a young and promising player who can develop with the team, or an experienced player who can deliver immediately and at the highest level.”
He added: “Akram is a good player and can cover more than one position, but why are you keeping him on the bench? Yes, he did not go to the World Cup, but why did you sign him if you are not going to benefit from him?”
The comments raise questions about how the player is being used within the coaching staff’s plans, particularly because his ability to play in multiple positions gives the team additional tactical options.
⭐ Akram Tawfik’s Versatility Offers Multiple Solutions
Akram Tawfik’s ability to perform different roles on the pitch makes him a potentially valuable option for dealing with injuries, suspensions and the demanding schedule of the season.
Abdel Ghany believes this versatility should have given the player more opportunities, especially because Al Ahly face a crowded calendar involving multiple competitions.
From a technical perspective, having a player capable of covering several positions can be an important advantage when building a squad, but the success of the signing ultimately depends on the coaching staff’s decisions and how the player is utilized.
🩺 Abdel Ghany Discusses Akram’s Injury History
The former Al Ahly star also discussed Akram Tawfik’s injury history, stressing that his comments were not intended as a personal criticism but rather reflected the need to consider different possibilities when evaluating the signing.
Abdel Ghany said: “I am not attacking him, and may God keep him healthy, but he has an injury history and has undergone two ACL surgeries. You have to account for these possibilities and consider how you can benefit from him technically.”
He emphasized that managing a player with a significant injury history requires careful physical and technical planning to maximize his contribution while protecting his fitness.
🇲🇦 Criticism Over Limited Opportunities for Some Signings
Abdel Ghany’s comments were not limited to Akram Tawfik. He also referred to several Moroccan players who joined Al Ahly but, in his view, have not received genuine opportunities to play.
He said: “Like the Moroccan players who came and barely played from the moment they arrived because of injuries.”
Abdel Ghany believes that evaluating signings should not stop at the moment a transfer is completed. Instead, it should also consider whether the club is actually able to benefit from the players after bringing them in, particularly when significant resources have been invested to complete the deals.
📢 Magdy Abdel Ghany Calls for More Debate
Abdel Ghany concluded by criticizing what he described as the lack of genuine discussion surrounding some decisions in Egyptian football, arguing that objective criticism should lead to dialogue rather than attacks on those expressing an opinion.
He said: “When someone analyzes these things logically and asks how it happened and who is responsible, nobody responds and there is no real discussion.”
He added: “As soon as you speak logically, you find people attacking and insulting you, even though they do not know who you are or where you are coming from. The moment you criticize a decision, the attacks begin.”
Abdel Ghany’s comments have opened a wider discussion about Al Ahly’s approach to squad building and whether the coaching staff can maximize the contribution of every available player, particularly with a crowded season and multiple competitions ahead.
The question now is: Will Akram Tawfik receive more opportunities in the coming period, or will he remain outside the starting lineup despite his versatility? Share your opinion. 🔥🏆
