Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has extended his contract with Ahly until the 2027-2028 season, the Cairo-based club announced on September 28, 2026. The contract extension comes after recent controversy sparked by comments made by Egypt's national team coach, Hossam Hassan. Hassan had stated that El-Shenawy was "finished" at the club level, but later clarified that his comments were misunderstood.
The controversy began when Hassan made the comments during a press conference before Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. El-Shenawy, who has 76 caps for Egypt since his international debut in 2018, has seen his playing time decrease with Ahly in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has expressed his gratitude to the club and its fans for their continued support.
Ahly had strongly condemned Hassan's comments, stating that they undermined the rights and value of their captain. El-Shenawy has been a regular starter for Egypt, but has faced increased competition from Mostafa Shobeir at Ahly. The goalkeeper's contract extension is seen as a significant move for the club, which has a strong following in Egypt.
El-Shenawy has described Ahly's fans as "the back and support" of the club and its players. He emphasized that he and his teammates are fortunate to have a fan base that motivates them to work harder and achieve more victories and titles. The goalkeeper's commitment to Ahly is a boost to the club's ambitions in the Egyptian league and continental competitions.
Hassan has since clarified his comments, stating that they were taken out of context. The coach emphasized that El-Shenawy's return to the national team had helped him regain his top form. El-Shenawy's contract extension is a significant development in Egyptian football, where player loyalty and commitment to clubs are highly valued.
The contract extension is also seen as a show of confidence in El-Shenawy's abilities by Ahly's management. The club has a rich history in Egyptian and African football, and El-Shenawy's commitment is expected to help the team achieve its goals in the coming seasons. El-Shenawy's experience and leadership will be crucial to Ahly's success.
With this contract extension, El-Shenawy will continue to play a key role for Ahly, who are looking to maintain their dominance in Egyptian football. The club's fans will be eager to see El-Shenawy continue to perform at a high level, both domestically and internationally.
Key points
- Mohamed El-Shenawy has extended his contract with Ahly until the 2027-2028 season.
- The contract extension comes after controversy sparked by comments made by Egypt's national team coach, Hossam Hassan.
- El-Shenawy has expressed his gratitude to Ahly and its fans for their continued support.
