El-Shenawi Sparks Controversy After Al-Ahly’s Defeat
Al-Ahly goalkeeper Lashes Out at Fans After Penalty Shootout Loss
Doha, Qatar – Tensions boiled over after Al-Ahli’s heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Pachuca in the Challenge Cup final. Goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawi,visibly upset by the criticism from fans,lashed out in a video circulating on social media.
“I’m marginalized… Bravo to you… Mia Mia fans,” El-Shenawi said, his voice laced with frustration.the outburst came after a heated exchange with Al-Ahly supporters,led by star player Mahmoud Abdel Moneim kahraba,who called for several players to leave the club. El-Shenawi attempted to calm the crowd but was met with further attacks, prompting his emotional response: “I am also walking.”
This isn’t El-Shenawi’s first public clash with Al-Ahly fans. He previously sparked controversy by asking players not to celebrate the league title win with supporters after a match against Smouha.El-Shenawi has also found himself at odds with Egypt’s sports media. Before a crucial African Champions League semi-final match against Tunisian esperance, he suggested that the Egyptian press was responsible for creating problems within the team.This led to a demand for an apology from the executive office of the Sports Points Association.
The loss to Pachuca, which saw the Mexican side clinch the Challenge Cup title and a spot in the 2024 Intercontinental cup finals, has clearly amplified existing tensions within the Al-Ahly camp. The future of El-Shenawi and other players targeted by fans remains uncertain.
El-Shenawi Explodes After Al-Ahly Defeat, Fans and Fallout
Doha, Qatar – Al-Ahly’s Challenge Cup final defeat to Pachuca has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawi launching a scathing attack on fans in a viral video. Following the heartbreaking penalty shootout loss, tensions reached boiling point as El-Shenawi confronted disgruntled supporters, leading to a heated exchange.
“I’m marginalized… Bravo to you… Mia Mia fans,” El-Shenawi retorted,his voice filled with raw emotion. This outburst followed a confrontation with star player Mahmoud Abdel Moneim Kahraba, who publicly called for the departure of several Al-Ahly players. When El-Shenawi attempted to appease the agitated crowd, he was met with further criticism, prompting his explosive response and the declaration, “I am also walking.”
This incident is not the goalkeeper’s first public clash with Al-Ahly supporters. Previously, El-Shenawi stirred controversy by urging players not to celebrate a league title win with fans after a match against Smouha.El-Shenawi’s relationship with the Egyptian sports media has also been strained. Before a crucial African Champions League semi-final against Esperance, he accused the press of creating internal conflicts within the team, prompting a demand for an apology from the Sports Points Association.
Pachuca’s victory, securing them both the Challenge Cup title and a berth in the 2024 Intercontinental Cup finals, has exposed deep fissures within the Al-Ahly camp. The future of El-Shenawi and other players targeted by disgruntled fans remains precariously uncertain.