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Rival Clubs Unite: Zamalek Wished Taher Well
11 Oct
Summary
- Zamalek sent well wishes to former Al Ahly president Taher.
- The gesture precedes a crucial Egyptian Premier League match.
- Both rival clubs are tied on points in the league standings.
In a remarkable display of sportsmanship preceding a highly anticipated match, Zamalek club officials reached out to Mahmoud Taher, the former president of their rivals, Al Ahly. Taher has recently experienced a health issue, prompting Zamalek to convey their sincere wishes for his recovery.
The board of Zamalek, led by Hussein Labib, issued an official statement on Sunday. The statement conveyed their profound hopes for Taher's full health and well-being, emphasizing a spirit of solidarity.
This considerate gesture occurred just hours before the two Egyptian football giants were set to compete at Cairo International Stadium. The match is a key fixture in the Egyptian Premier League's sixth round. Both Al Ahly and Zamalek entered the contest holding 13 points, trailing behind the current league leaders, Pyramids.
Notably, Al Ahly's own board, under the leadership of Mahmoud El Khatib, had already publicly backed their former president on Saturday. Taher previously led Al Ahly from March 2014 through December 2017, a period that saw significant developments for the club.
