Media personality Ahmed Shobier has reopened the debate over the absence of supporters from matches involving popular Egyptian clubs following the scenes during the National Bank of Suez and Petrojet match, which was played at the National Bank of Suez stadium with a very small crowd. 🚨⚽
Shobier expressed his surprise at the lack of a large number of supporters from Suez, particularly because the match was played on the team’s home ground and came at a time when calls are increasing for popular clubs to return to the spotlight in Egyptian football.
The media personality stressed that the value of popular clubs is not based only on the club’s name, shirt or stadium, but is closely connected to the supporters who represent the largest part of their historical identity and popularity. 🏟️🔥
🚨 Shobier Criticizes the Absence of Suez Fans
Ahmed Shobier discussed the attendance during the match, saying that the crowd, according to his comments, did not reach 200 supporters, a figure he considered shocking given the history of National Bank of Suez and the importance of popular clubs in Egyptian football.
He explained that the continued talk about the return of popular clubs must be accompanied by greater support from the fans themselves, because having a popular club competing at a major level without strong fan backing removes an important part of what distinguishes such clubs from others. 📢⚽
🏟️ The Stadium Is There.. So Where Are the Fans?
Shobier questioned the reasons behind the poor attendance despite the match being played at the National Bank of Suez stadium, pointing out that the club possesses the basic elements connecting it to its supporters, including its name, history, shirt and home ground.
He believes that having all these elements without a real crowd in the stands raises questions about the current relationship between popular clubs and their supporters, especially because the stands were historically the main source of strength for these teams.
⭐ Popular Clubs Are Part of Egyptian Football Memory
Popular clubs hold a different position from many other teams because of their direct connection with the cities and governorates they represent.
National Bank of Suez supporters, for example, are not simply followers of results. They are an essential part of the club’s identity and history. Therefore, having the team compete at major levels should ideally be accompanied by a fan presence that reflects the size of that connection.
That is why Shobier believes the return of popular clubs must be both sporting and collective in nature. 🏆🔥
📢 Why Do Popular Clubs Need Their Fans?
Crowd support does not only provide players with psychological encouragement. It can also create a completely different atmosphere during matches and give teams the feeling that they represent an entire city.
Supporters are also an important element in building a club’s brand and increasing its popularity, making the return of fans to stadiums essential to restoring the traditional image of popular clubs.
⚽ Returning to the Premier League Is Not the End
Shobier believes that simply reaching the Egyptian Premier League does not mean the return journey is complete.
From his perspective, these clubs also need to rebuild their relationship with their supporters and turn matches into occasions where fans attend and actively support their teams.
That could give players an additional boost and create a stronger competitive atmosphere throughout the competition.
🔥 Shobier: “It Is Very Strange”
Shobier strongly emphasized that the lack of Suez supporters despite the match being played at home was something he described as “very strange”.
He believes the scene does not match the repeated calls for the return of popular clubs to major competitions, because the strength of these clubs has historically been closely connected to their supporters.
🏹 National Bank of Suez Need Fan Support
For National Bank of Suez, rebuilding strong attendance could become an important step toward creating a renewed relationship between the club and the people of the city.
Supporters can become an influential factor during the team’s season, particularly in matches when players need an additional psychological boost.
💬 A Message to Clubs and Supporters
Shobier’s comments carry a clear message for both sides: clubs must build competitive teams capable of attracting their supporters, while fans also need to return to the stands and support their teams.
The success of a project aimed at restoring popular clubs cannot depend only on administrators and players. It requires all parts of the football system to work together.
🏁 Conclusion
The absence of supporters from the National Bank of Suez and Petrojet match has reopened an important debate about the future of popular clubs in Egyptian football. ⚽🔥
If there is a genuine desire to bring these clubs back into the spotlight, the return of supporters to stadiums must be an essential part of that project, because a popular club without its fans loses a significant part of its identity and strength.
📢 Do you agree with Ahmed Shobier that the return of popular clubs must be linked to the return of their supporters? And why do you think attendance has declined at matches involving these clubs? Share your opinion. 🏟️⚽🔥
