Ahmed Abdul Zaher faces disappointment as he is suspended from the Club World Cup by his team, Al-Ahly, following his goal celebration in the African Champions League final second leg on Sunday. The striker, who scored Al-Ahly’s second goal, marked the occasion with the raised four fingers, a symbol associated with supporters of the deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. This gesture represents solidarity with those who lost their lives in the violence at Rabaa Square on August 14.
The decision to suspend Abdul Zaher is anticipated to generate significant controversy and is expected to be officially ratified by the club’s board of directors on Tuesday.
Taher Abouzeid, the Minister of Sports, has urged the Federation to take action, calling for the suspension and fining of Abdul Zaher. While the ministry lacks the authority to make this decision independently, it is advocating for relevant institutions to address the matter. The final confirmation of the sanction awaits the club’s official announcement.
