Hussein El Shahat, Al Ahly player, directed a message to the fans after renewing his contract with the club.
Hussein El Shahat
Club: Al Ahly
Al Ahly renewed El Shahat's contract for two seasons, after his current contract ended at the end of the previous season.
Hussein El Shahat wrote on his official account: "Praise be to God, Al Ahly is not just a club and the fans are the real reason for any success I have achieved".
He continued: "O greatest fans in the world, my feeling is that I will start like the first day with all passion".
He stressed: "I cannot leave these fans, my life is here and my soul is here in my home at Al Ahly Club".
El Shahat concluded his message: "We are ready and strong for all that is coming, God willing, come on Al Ahly, and the journey continues, (The Ninja) continues until 2028".
The 33-year-old had joined Al Ahly in 2019 coming from Al Ain of the Emirates.
El Shahat participated during the previous season in 29 matches, scored 6 goals and assisted 4 others.
El Shahat won 19 titles wearing Al Ahly's jersey since joining the team.
Al Ahly Club announced playing two friendly matches in preparation for the new 2026/2027 season.
Al Ahly will play against both Al Nasr Al Qahiri and Laviina in preparation for the new season.
Al Ahly meets Al Nasr on the upcoming Thursday corresponding to July 23.
While Al Ahmar meets Laviina in the second friendly on July 30 of this month.
It is expected that the international players who participated in the 2026 World Cup will join Al Ahly's training starting from July 27.
The two teams participate in the Egyptian Professional League during the next season.
Al Ahly ended the past season in third place in the Egyptian Premier League standings table.
It is scheduled for Al Ahly to travel to Spain to hold its preparatory camp before the start of the new season.
Al Ahly won the Egyptian Super Cup title during the past season.
