Shobeir: Mohamed Youssef Close to Coaching Al Ahly
Media professional Ahmed Shobeir revealed that the Al Ahly club management has largely settled on appointing Mohamed Youssef, the former coach of the team and current head coach of the Haras El Hodoud team, as interim coach until a foreign coach is hired.
Ahmed Shobeir said that Mohamed Youssef will lead Al Ahly temporarily for the coming period, along with Mohamed Shawky, who previously served as deputy sports director.
He explained that another coach from the youth sector will join this temporary staff.
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