Al Ahly consider indefinite suspension of players’ salaries after disappointing draw

Al Ahly are considering suspending players’ salaries and bonuses indefinitely until results and performances improve following a disappointing 3-3 draw against Al Qanah on Wednesday night.

The Egyptian giants were forced to come from behind to salvage a point, scoring a stoppage-time equaliser in a result that has reportedly prompted the club to consider taking drastic measures to address their recent performances.

The proposed move would see players’ wages and bonuses withheld until the team demonstrates an improvement in results, although the club has yet to confirm whether the measure will be implemented.

The potential decision underlines the growing pressure on the players to deliver better performances as Al Ahly seek to restore consistency and meet expectations across competitions.

Wednesday’s draw against Al Qanah will be a source of frustration for the club, particularly given the team’s need to produce convincing performances and maintain momentum ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

Al Ahly will now turn their attention to continental competition, with a meeting against Uganda’s Kitara in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup next on their schedule.

The Red Devils will then return to domestic action, travelling to face Modern Sport in the Egyptian top flight.

Those matches will provide an opportunity for the team to respond on the pitch as scrutiny intensifies over their performances.

With the club reportedly weighing financial sanctions, the players will be under pressure to improve their displays and deliver results in the coming games.

However, whether Al Ahly proceed with an indefinite suspension of salaries and bonuses remains unclear, with the team’s performances in their next fixtures likely to attract close attention.