Osama Hosny settles debate over rumors of Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib stepping down

Former Al Ahly star Osama Hosny confirmed that rumors about Mahmoud El Khatib stepping down from the club presidency are completely false

  Wed , May 13 2026 / 06:32 PM Updated At: 2026-05-13 18:32:45

🔴 Rumors denied

Former Al Ahly player Osama Hosny has dismissed recent rumors suggesting that club president Mahmoud El Khatib intends to step down or leave his position at Al Ahly ⚽.

Speaking on the TV program “Al Le’ba” on MBC Masr, he confirmed that the reports are completely false and have no basis in reality.


🧠 El Khatib’s position

Hosny explained that El Khatib had previously expressed a desire to take a break due to health reasons, but strong support from the club’s general assembly and advisory figures led him to continue his duties 🏟️.


🏛️ Institutional structure

He emphasized that Al Ahly operates as a well-structured institution where responsibilities are shared among board members, while major decisions still go through the club president ⚽📊.

He also highlighted the presence of figures like Yassin Mansour and Sayed Abdel Hafiz as strengthening the club’s management structure.


🧠 Message to fans

Hosny concluded by stressing that all rumors about El Khatib’s departure or major leadership changes are baseless, urging media accuracy and responsibility 🔴.

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