Al Ahly team manager Wael Gomaa has revealed the club’s position regarding reports of a conversation between him and referee Mohamed Maarouf during Al Ahly’s match against ZED in the second round of the Egyptian Premier League.

Gomaa strongly denied the story involving Al Ahly player Ali Mahmoud and confirmed that the club is considering whether to file an official complaint against media personality Karim Hassan Shehata over comments he made about the incident.

The statement comes amid continued controversy surrounding the Al Ahly-ZED match, which Al Ahly won 2-0 and which also featured several disputed refereeing decisions.

Wael Gomaa Denies Conversation With Mohamed Maarouf

Wael Gomaa directly addressed the reports claiming that he had spoken with Mohamed Maarouf, the referee of the Al Ahly-ZED match, about Ali Mahmoud.

Gomaa told Sada El-Balad: “This is not true. There was no conversation with referee Mohamed Maarouf regarding Ali Mahmoud.”

He added: “I do not know how a media figure could promote such a story. What was said is serious and requires an investigation.”

Gomaa’s comments therefore provide a clear denial of the story that circulated in the past hours.

What Is the Ali Mahmoud Story?

The controversy began after media reports claimed that Mohamed Maarouf had asked Wael Gomaa to remove Ali Mahmoud from the match after the player had received a yellow card.

According to the circulating version, the referee allegedly told the Al Ahly team manager that he would not be able to protect the player if he committed another offense that warranted a second yellow card.

Gomaa, however, categorically rejected that account and insisted that no such conversation took place.

The denial is significant because the alleged incident concerns both match management and the referee’s relationship with a club official. ⚖️

Al Ahly Considering an Official Complaint

Wael Gomaa revealed that Al Ahly have not yet made a final decision on whether to file an official complaint against Karim Hassan Shehata.

However, the club is expected to determine its position during the coming hours after reviewing the statements made by the media personality.

Gomaa indicated that the club considers the reported conversation to be completely unrelated to reality according to his account.

The comments suggest that Al Ahly are taking the matter seriously, particularly because the story concerns a match already surrounded by refereeing controversy. 🔴

“Serious and Requires an Investigation”

Wael Gomaa described the reported incident as “serious and requiring an investigation”, stressing that information of this nature should not be treated as an ordinary media claim.

He called for the matter to be examined properly, including determining the source of the information and establishing exactly what happened during the match.

The comments come as Al Ahly seek to maintain stability away from media controversies while continuing their Egyptian Premier League campaign. 📢

Al Ahly-ZED Match at the Center of the Debate

Al Ahly defeated ZED 2-0 in the second round of the Egyptian Premier League.

However, the result did not end the controversy surrounding the match because ZED had already objected to several refereeing decisions and argued that some of them affected the course of the game.

With new claims emerging about conversations between the referees and Al Ahly officials, the match has remained a major topic in Egyptian football discussions.

Al Ahly Stand by the Denial

Wael Gomaa’s position is clear: the reported conversation between Mohamed Maarouf and himself about Ali Mahmoud did not happen.

According to his comments, the club therefore rejects the story being circulated and could consider formal action.

Al Ahly supporters are now waiting to see whether the club will actually file an official complaint or limit its response to a public denial. 🔥

Refereeing Controversy Continues in Egypt

The Mohamed Maarouf-Wael Gomaa dispute comes amid a wider wave of refereeing controversy during the early stages of the Egyptian Premier League.

Several clubs and sporting figures have raised concerns about certain decisions during the opening rounds, while calls have increased for clearer standards regarding controversial incidents.

VAR recordings and communication between match officials and video officials have also become major topics in the ongoing debate.

Why Has the Incident Attracted So Much Attention?

The issue has attracted significant attention because the claim involves more than a refereeing decision. It alleges a direct conversation between a referee and a club official regarding a player on the pitch.

When different versions of an incident circulate, establishing what actually happened becomes important to prevent speculation and conflicting information.

This makes any official clarification or investigation potentially significant in determining the facts and resolving the controversy surrounding the Al Ahly-ZED match.

Al Ahly Face an Important Decision

Al Ahly now face an important decision after Wael Gomaa confirmed that the club is considering a complaint against Karim Hassan Shehata.

The final decision will depend on the administration’s assessment of the statements and whether it believes they justify official action.

At the same time, the team will continue focusing on football matters because the season is still in its early stages and requires maximum technical and administrative stability.

Fans Await the Decision

Al Ahly supporters will be watching closely to see whether the club proceeds with an official complaint, particularly following Wael Gomaa’s categorical denial.

Fans are also waiting for any new information involving official match reports or recordings that could help clarify what happened.

The final outcome will depend on the club’s decision and any additional official information that emerges.

✨ Wael Gomaa has categorically denied that Mohamed Maarouf spoke to him about Ali Mahmoud, calling the reported story false, while Al Ahly consider whether to file an official complaint against Karim Hassan Shehata, taking the controversy surrounding the Al Ahly-ZED match into a new phase.

📢 Do you expect Al Ahly to file an official complaint against Karim Hassan Shehata? Do you think releasing official recordings could end the controversy? Share your opinion in the comments. 🔴⚽🔥