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Walter Bwalia and Amir Tawfiq, Al-Ahly Contract Director
“Walter Bwalya was the first choice for Pitso Musimani because of the advantages, skills and abilities he saw.” This was the talk by Amir Tawfiq, Director of Contracts for Al-Ahly, on FilGoal.com.
Al-Ahly announced at the end of 2020 that he would obtain the services of the El Gouna striker in exchange for 4 seasons.
Amir Tawfiq told FilGoal.com: “Al-Ahly placed Bwalia within the circle of his interests for a long time, which coincided with Musimani’s desire to sign him, so there was an early agreement with El Gouna and the player to join the team. “
Amir denied Bwalya was on a list that includes Jackson Molika, Lapa Kudogo and Keegan Dolly to support Al-Ahly’s attack., Saying: “All the news that circulated was incorrect, since the three names never entered the accounts or the thinking of the club.”
He added: “I am grateful to the El Gouna board of directors and sports director Hossam El-Zanati, for their professionalism during the completion of the contract, as well as the commitment to the prior agreement with us despite the offers made by other clubs.”
as such Amir thanked the player He said: “Walter rejected financial temptations that would not be rejected by other clubs to convince him to change his desire to play for Al-Ahly through great financial offers, but he showed adherence to wearing the Al-Ahly jersey.”
“Bwalya will be an important addition to the team locally, Africa and during the 2020 Club World Cup,” he said.
And about the controversy over the nationality of the new Al-Ahly striker Tawfiq said: “Bwalya is Congolese, not Zambian, as is the case.”
Learn more about the new Al-Ahly striker and the controversy over his nationality (from here).
Tawfiq concluded: “Al-Ahly’s roster is complete after the inclusion of Bwalia, and the team is ready to participate in the Club World Cup.”
Al-Ahly had hired Walter Bwalia from El Gouna, in a contract that spans 4 seasons.
The 25-year-old has appeared in 5 league games for El Gouna this season. He scored three goals in them.
Overall, Walter Bwalya scored 16 goals in 35 matches with the El Gouna jersey, plus two goals.
