Wael Gomaa Expresses Excitement Over New Role as Al Ahly’s Football Director

Wael Gomaa, former star of Al Ahly and the club’s newly appointed football director, expressed his immense happiness at returning to the club. He emphasized that the upcoming phase requires collective efforts to restore the team to its winning ways both locally and continentally.

In a message posted on his official Facebook account, Gomaa conveyed his pride in returning to the club that marked significant milestones in his career. He pointed out that Al Ahly is currently undergoing a phase that necessitates teamwork to regain its traditional position as a contender for various titles.

The new football director stated that his ambition lies in contributing to the team’s dominance in Egyptian and African football while striving to deliver performances worthy of the club’s history and its fans’ aspirations.

Gomaa also took the opportunity to thank Qatar, where he spent considerable time, praising his experience there and noting he felt well-treated throughout his years working abroad.

He expressed gratitude towards officials at beIN Sports for their support and cooperation during his tenure as a sports analyst, appreciating their agreement to release him from his contract so he could return to Al Ahly and take on his new responsibilities.

Gomaa acknowledged the role played by channel officials and colleagues during past years, stating that this period would remain one of the most significant phases in his professional and media career.

In closing, he thanked Al Ahly’s management for their trust in him and their commitment to bringing him back to the club. He remarked that answering the call of Al Ahly is a great responsibility and an honor for anyone associated with it. He hopes to contribute to bringing joy back to fans by achieving successes in the upcoming period.