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Mohamed Raef Vows to Continue at Al Ismaily and Reveals Rescue Plan

Tue , September 22 2026 / 03:02 PM By: Misr Connect 4 min read
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Mohamed Raef, head of Al Ismaily's appointed management committee, has confirmed he will remain in his position while outlining plans to restructure the club and resolve its registration crisis.

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Mohamed Raef, head of Al Ismaily's appointed management committee, has confirmed his determination to remain in his position despite the pressure facing the club.

Raef stressed that the current situation requires continued work to reorganize the club rather than stepping away from his responsibilities.

Speaking in a television interview, Raef said he had not considered resigning since taking charge of Al Ismaily. He added that pressure from supporters and criticism on social media have motivated him to continue working rather than withdraw.

Raef: I Have Not Considered Resigning

The head of Al Ismaily's appointed committee explained that the club needs to be approached through a comprehensive restructuring plan.

Raef said he is working with the other committee members to establish new foundations for the club, while expressing confidence in their ability to overcome the difficult period.

Al Ismaily's Relegation and Restructuring Plan

Raef described Al Ismaily's relegation to the Professional League as a major crisis for the club.

At the same time, he believes the current situation can provide an opportunity to reorganize the club and work toward restoring its position.

He added that work is progressing well on both the sporting and investment fronts as the club attempts to address its current challenges.

Registration Crisis Tops Al Ismaily's Priorities

Raef emphasized that resolving Al Ismaily's registration crisis is the committee's top priority as part of its plan to help the club through its current difficulties.

He also expressed confidence that the fundraising campaign launched by the club can raise the required amount to resolve the registration issue.

Al Ismaily Focuses on Rebuilding

The appointed committee is working on reorganizing the club's sporting, investment and administrative files while focusing on the registration crisis as one of its most important current challenges.

The club's officials hope these efforts will help Al Ismaily overcome the consequences of relegation and create better conditions for the club's future.

Has Mohamed Raef resigned from Al Ismaily?
No. Raef has confirmed that he intends to remain in his position and said he has not considered resigning.

How does Raef view pressure from supporters?
He said that public pressure and criticism motivate him to continue working rather than step away.

What is the committee's main priority?
Resolving the player registration crisis is currently at the top of the committee's priorities.

How does Raef view Al Ismaily's relegation?
He described it as a major crisis but also said the current period could provide an opportunity to reorganize the club.

Does Raef have confidence in the fundraising campaign?
Yes. He expressed confidence that the campaign can raise the amount required to resolve the registration crisis.

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