Ahmed Soliman: Zamalek Deserves Better Than This Clampdown

Key Remarks from Ahmed Soliman on Zamalek's Situation

Ahmed Soliman, a member of Zamalek's board, delivered statements carrying strong and meaningful messages about the club's current status, underscoring that people come and go, while the organization remains, supported by a massive fanbase and a long, storied history.

Speaking in television interviews, Soliman argued that any administrative mistakes must be held to account by the individuals responsible, without letting punishment damage the club or hinder its progress; he noted that the current decisions were issued in the club's name, not in personal titles, calling for a rethink to safeguard this great institution.

He expressed pride in Zamalek’s overwhelming popularity across the Arab world and Africa, citing remarks by the Jordan national team assistant coach who stated his pride in belonging to Zamalek.

He urged authorities to revisit the decisions taken against the club, stressing that Zamalek does not deserve this degree of clampdown, especially since the proposed solutions fail to serve the team’s sporting future.

Concerning the financial crisis and proposed remedies, Soliman rejected the idea of selling core pillars of the squad to raise liquidity, bitterly asking: If I sell five players who form the backbone of the team, where will I replace them?

He noted that relying entirely on youth is not a realistic path to competitiveness, citing the club’s success in signing players on free transfers or at carefully considered prices like Nasser Maher, Abdullah Al-Said, and Mohamed Shahat, who joined for 20 million pounds in installments and are now key members of the Egypt national team.

Soliman stressed that administrative stability is the critical difference in competitiveness, given the closeness of technical levels.

He argued that Zamalek could have achieved better results last year had surrounding conditions not been as challenging, insisting that a stable environment is the only way to return the club to the podium and to win major titles worthy of its name and its supporters.

On a lighter note, if political drama were a sport, Zamalek would win the crowd while the referees argue with the schedule. And remember, in football as in life, sometimes the strongest defense is a well-titled filing cabinet.