Mahmoud El Khatib stuns Al Ahly with omission of Hossam Ghaly

Mahmoud El Khatib, president of Al Ahly SC, shocked the club’s faithful after announcing his candidacy for the upcoming elections without including Hossam Ghaly on his electoral list.

According to Kooora, the decision has raised questions about the fractured relationship between the two.

El Khatib introduced five new names to his team, including Sayed Abdel Hafeez and Rowida Hisham. But the omission of Ghaly, once seen as a future leader, quickly stole the headlines. Even more surprising was El Khatib’s official statement, which thanked four outgoing members but made no mention of Ghaly. That silence fueled widespread debate among fans.

The rift between the two men has been building. Ghaly distanced himself from board activities over the past two years and clashed with El Khatib over football management decisions. His candid remarks in a podcast, where he questioned administrative conditions and declared, “I cannot wage dishonorable wars,” deepened the divide.

Once close allies, their bond has unraveled. From honoring Ghaly at his retirement to sidelining him in elections, El Khatib’s latest move marks a dramatic turn in Al Ahly’s political stage.