Hossam Ashour reveals the latest on his return to Al-Ahly… and behind his refusal to play for Zamalek
Al-Ahly Legend Hossam Ashour Eyes Emotional Return to Red Castle
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former Al-Ahly star Hossam Ashour has expressed unwavering confidence in his eventual return to the club, declaring that “Al-Ahly is my life.”
In a recent televised interview, Ashour recounted a poignant moment when his daughter requested entry to the club. “I stopped and said, ‘I am Hossam Ashour, the historic leader of al-Ahly Club, and I don’t know how to get my daughter into the club,'” he shared.
Ashour revealed that he has been in contact with club officials, including engineer Khaled Mortaji, regarding a potential return.”Al-Ahly currently has intermediaries for my return, and I am under the club anywhere,” he stated.From Street Football to Al-Ahly Icon
ashour’s journey to becoming an Al-Ahly legend began humbly. He joined the club’s youth team at the age of 14 after initially failing trials.
“I didn’t play for any club before Al-Ahly. I played on the street,” Ashour explained.”my father refused to let me retake the test, so I left without his knowledge.”
he credits Osama Orabi, a scout for Al-Ahly, for recognizing his talent during trials in madi. “Everyone was talking about Ahmed Samir Farag,Hossam Ashour,and Imad Miteb,and no one knew me,” Ashour recalled.
navigating the pressures of playing for Al-Ahly’s youth team, Ashour found his footing in midfield under the guidance of Mahmoud Saleh. “It was difficult to play at al-Ahly, and the youth sector at Backright Centre could handle the pressure I was playing in,” he said.
A Tumultuous Departure and Hopes for the Future
Ashour’s departure from Al-Ahly was marked by controversy.He attributed his exit to a strained relationship with former coach René Weiler.”There was an argument in the locker room, and I was the leader of the team,” Ashour explained. “When I told someone to shut up, the crisis ended.”
Despite the challenges, Ashour maintains a deep affection for al-Ahly and its fans. His unwavering belief in a future return speaks volumes about his enduring connection to the club.
“I am sure that one day I will return to the Al-Ahly club,” Ashour affirmed. “For Hossam Ashour, Al-Ahly is my life. And everything.”
Egyptian Soccer Legend Offers Advice to Rising Stars
Former Al-Ahly star Hossam Ashour has some words of wisdom for two of the club’s current players, Imam Ashour and Mahmoud Abdel Moneim Kahraba. In a recent televised interview, Ashour urged the duo to focus solely on their performance on the field, advising them to avoid distractions and conflicts with fans.
Ashour, who boasts an remarkable 36 championship titles, emphasized the importance of dedication and concentration for young players.”I advise Kahraba and Imam Ashour to concentrate on the field and I ask them not to attend to anything except what happens on the field,” he stated.
The former defender also expressed his disappointment with Al-Ahly’s recent loss to Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup, a match they dominated but ultimately lost in a penalty shootout.Despite the setback,Ashour remains optimistic about the club’s future,praising the current generation of players and highlighting the strength of Al-Ahly’s passionate fanbase.”The current generation has surpassed our generation in terms of championships,” Ashour acknowledged, “but we were the best when it came to playing.” He went on to praise the club’s foreign players, including Percy Tau, Reda Salim, and Ashraf Dari, expressing his desire to play alongside current stars like Ali Maaloul and Yahya Attiya Allah.
Ashour also touched upon the intense rivalry between Al-Ahly and Zamalek, stating that it will endure irrespective of the challenges faced by either team. He expressed surprise at Aliou Dieng’s departure from Al-Ahly, hoping for his return, and lauded the recent addition of Hamdi Fathi as a strong asset to the squad.
Ashour weighed in on the ongoing contract negotiations between Zamalek and star player Zizou, suggesting that a move to Al-Ahly would be beneficial for the talented midfielder.
al-Ahly Gears Up for Egyptian League Clash Against Al-Masry
Alexandria, Egypt – Al-Ahly, Egypt’s powerhouse football club, is set to face off against Port Said al-Masry in a crucial Egyptian League match on Thursday. The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Burj Al-Arab Stadium in Alexandria, comes as Al-ahly looks to maintain its strong start to the season.
The Red Giants, led by Swiss coach Marcel Kohler, wrapped up their preparations for the match with a final training session at home before entering a closed camp in Alexandria. Kohler will be hoping to build on Al-Ahly’s impressive early season form, which saw them secure a resounding 5-2 victory against Ceramica in the opening round.Following a 1-0 win over Zed and a 1-1 draw with Al-Ittihad of Alexandria, Al-Ahly’s momentum was briefly stalled by a goalless draw against Al-Ahly Bank.
“Al-Ahly will be crowned the undisputed champions of the Egyptian league and will also win the African Champions League title,” declared a confident Mohamed ashour, a key player for the team, in a recent statement.
Ashour also sent a message to Al-Ahly’s passionate fanbase, saying, “Of course you know I love you, and Al-Ahly Club needs you in the future and we hope you will be with the club in the future.”
The match against Al-Masry presents another chance for Al-Ahly to showcase their dominance and solidify their position at the top of the Egyptian League table.
Al-Ahly Legend Hossam Ashour Eyes Emotional Return to Red Castle

Former Al-Ahly star Hossam Ashour has expressed unwavering confidence in his eventual return to the club, declaring that “Al-Ahly is my life.”
A Daughter’s Request and a Club’s Legacy
In a recent televised interview, Ashour recounted a poignant moment when his daughter requested entry to the club. “I stopped and said, ‘I am Hossam Ashour, the historic leader of al-Ahly Club, and I don’t know how to get my daughter into the club,'” he shared.
Ashour revealed that he has been in contact with club officials, including engineer Khaled Mortaji, regarding a potential return.
“Al-Ahly currently has intermediaries for my return, and I am under the club anywhere,” he stated.
From Street Football to Al-Ahly Icon
Ashour’s journey to becoming an Al-Ahly legend began humbly. He joined the club’s youth team at the age of 14 after initially failing trials.
“I didn’t play for any club before Al-Ahly. I played on the street,” Ashour explained. “My father refused to let me retake the test, so I left without his knowledge.”
He credits Osama Orabi, a scout for Al-Ahly, for recognizing his talent during trials in Madi.
“Everyone was talking about Ahmed Samir Farag, Hossam Ashour, and Imad Miteb, and no one knew me,” Ashour recalled.
Navigating the pressures of playing for Al-Ahly’s youth team, Ashour found his footing in midfield under the guidance of Mahmoud Saleh.
“It was arduous to play at al-Ahly, and the youth sector at Backright Center coudl handle the pressure I was playing in,” he said.
A Tumultuous Departure and Hopes for the Future
Ashour’s departure from Al-Ahly was marked by controversy.He attributed his exit to a strained relationship with former coach René Weiler.
“There was an argument in the locker room, and I was the leader of the team,” Ashour explained. “When I told someone to shut up, the crisis ended.”
Despite the challenges, Ashour maintains a deep affection for Al-Ahly and its fans. His unwavering belief in a future return speaks volumes about his enduring connection to the club.
“I am sure that one day I will return to the Al-Ahly club,” Ashour affirmed. “For Hossam Ashour, Al-Ahly is my life. And everything.”
Egyptian Soccer Legend Offers Advice to Rising stars
Later in the interview, Ashour offered valuable advice to aspiring young footballers. He emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and dedication to achieve success
in the competitive world of professional football.
“Never give up on your dreams,” he urged. “Believe in yourself,work hard,and always strive to improve. With passion and perseverance, anything is possible.”
