Wael Gomaa: "I Didn't Like El Shahat's Behavior Towards Hrimat; He Wanted to Create an Unnecessary Problem"

15 February 2026at21:50

Former Egyptian international Wael Gomaa, a pundit for Qatari channel beIN Sports, criticized the actions of his compatriot Hussein El Shahat, Al Ahly player, towards Rabie Hrimat, captain of AS FAR, during Sunday's match between the two teams. The game was part of the final round of the CAF Champions League group stage.

During the match's analytical studio, Gomaa stated: "I didn't like Hussein El Shahat's behavior towards player Hrimat when he committed the foul against him. He wanted to create an unnecessary problem."

He continued: "What he did provoked the players and the atmosphere. Hussein is not a young player; he possesses significant experience."

Regarding Moroccan player Youssef Belammari, Gomaa added: "He is a distinguished player and should be given an opportunity. Al Ahly is lacking in attack, and I have previously spoken about the importance of full-backs in the team."

Q&A

Why did Wael Gomaa criticize Hussein El Shahat's actions during the CAF Champions League match?

Gomaa expressed disapproval of El Shahat's behavior towards AS FAR captain Rabie Hrimat after a foul, stating it was an attempt to create an "unnecessary problem" that provoked the match atmosphere.

What was Wael Gomaa's assessment of Al Ahly's attacking performance and player Youssef Belammari?

Gomaa highlighted Al Ahly's attacking deficiencies and praised Moroccan player Youssef Belammari as a "distinguished player," suggesting he deserves more opportunities within the team.