The club's board did not state any reasons for the decision.

However, an insider source told FilGoal.com that the Arab Union Football Association (UAFA) did not issue an official apology to Ahli, which was a condition set by the club in order to end the boycott.

Ahli had refused to participate in any of UAFA's competitions since 2004 after the latter denied them participation in the second edition of the ACL for forfeiting in the first season.

The Cairo powerhouse found UAFA's decision insulting for the club and its fans.

On the other hand, the board of directors accepted an invitation to play in "Al-Kharafi" mini-tournament that will take place in Kuwait later this year.