⚽ Naira El Ahmar Responds to Badr Ragab
Naira El Ahmar, a member of the Zamalek board, commented on remarks made by former Al Ahly player Badr Ragab regarding the upcoming derby between Zamalek and Al Ahly.
Ragab had spoken about the match and said he believed the points were guaranteed for Al Ahly. El Ahmar responded during an appearance on Sawt Zamalek Radio, stressing that she preferred not to engage in pre-match verbal exchanges.
📢 “What Matters Is the Final Outcome”
Commenting on Ragab’s remarks, Naira El Ahmar said: “What matters is the final outcome.”
She explained that she prefers not to focus on statements made before major matches, arguing that predictions and comments ahead of the derby do not determine what will happen once the teams take the field.
🔥 El Ahmar: I Don’t Want to Enter Into Arguments
The Zamalek board member also stressed that she did not want to become involved in verbal disputes surrounding the fixture.
She said: “I don’t want to get into these arguments. The best response is the response on the pitch,” emphasizing that the players’ performance and the final result should provide the real answer.
🏆 The League Title Cannot Be Predicted This Early
El Ahmar then discussed the wider Egyptian Premier League title race, saying it is too early to determine which team will eventually finish as champions.
She stressed that the title will ultimately go to the team that produces the required results throughout the season, adding: “In the end, the team that deserves it will win the league.”
📊 Injuries and Circumstances Can Change the Race
Naira El Ahmar also pointed to possible factors that can alter the shape of the title race during a long campaign, including injuries and other circumstances affecting teams.
She explained that a team may lead the standings during the early rounds before later developments change its position, making early predictions about the eventual champion difficult.
She also wished all players across the different clubs good health, particularly because injuries can have a significant impact on teams’ plans.
⭐ The Derby Is Important, But It Does Not Decide the Title Alone
El Ahmar acknowledged the special nature of the Al Ahly-Zamalek derby because of the historic rivalry between the two clubs.
However, she stressed that the result of one match cannot by itself determine the eventual league champion, especially with many fixtures still remaining in the season.
🏹 “The League Is a Marathon”
Naira El Ahmar concluded by emphasizing the importance of consistency over the course of the season, saying: “That is why they call it a marathon; you cannot predict anything in the league.”
Her comments come ahead of the highly anticipated derby, with attention now turning to what the two teams will produce on the pitch rather than the predictions made before the match.
