National Bank President Settles Debate: Rejects Relegation Cancellation & Reveals Osama Faisal Surprise 🇪🇬
Strong statements from Ashraf Nassar about league system changes and Osama Faisal’s US visa ahead of the World Cup
Ashraf Nassar, President of National Bank Club, has firmly rejected proposals to cancel relegation or increase the number of teams in the Egyptian Premier League, stressing the importance of returning the competition to its normal structure ⚽📊
🏆 Rejection of League Changes
He emphasized that canceling relegation or expanding the league is not appropriate at this stage, as it directly affects the competitiveness of the league and the performance level of the Egyptian national team 🇪🇬⚽
He added that the current season was exceptional and that returning to the traditional format is essential for fairness and stability 🔥📉
📊 Season Performance Remarks
Nassar stated that the team has started to see the results of its efforts this season, aiming to finish in the top seven and possibly lead the relegation group 💪⚽
🌍 Osama Faisal US Visa Update
He revealed that striker Osama Faisal has already obtained a US visa as part of preparations for a potential participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🛂🏆
He confirmed that Faisal is the only player from National Bank requested for the visa, highlighting his importance for the national team 🇪🇬🔥
⚽ Focus on Future & Transfers
Nassar also confirmed that the player remains fully focused on upcoming matches, and there are currently no official or unofficial transfer offers for him ⏳⚽
He concluded that any transfer discussions will be postponed until the end of the season 🧠🔥
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