Mohamed Hani’s struggles on the pitch drew sharp criticism following Al Ahly’s 2-0 loss to Brazilian side Palmeiras in the second round of Group A at the 2025 Club World Cup.
The Egyptian right-back’s performance was heavily questioned, especially for his role in the second goal conceded, where fans blamed him for failing to clear the ball properly.
The loss leaves Al Ahly at the bottom of the group with just one point and slim chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Hani played the full 90 minutes but struggled to make a strong impact. He completed 25 of his 30 passes but also misplaced three long balls and failed to win any of his three duels.
He made just one successful dribble, lost possession six times, and failed to register a single shot throughout the game. Despite managing two clearances, critics argue that his defensive presence was not enough to stop the Brazilian attack.
With pressure mounting, Hani will need a sharp comeback in Al Ahly’s final group match to silence doubters and restore fans’ confidence.
