Al-Ahly obtains US visas for El-Nahhas and Youssef in preparation for the World Cup
Amir Hagag
Al-Ahly's administrative staff has begun the process of issuing U.S. visas for Emad El-Nahhas, the interim head coach of the football team, and Mohamed Youssef, the club's sporting director. This preparation is for their participation in the Club World Cup, which will take place next June.
Emad El-Nahhas, the football director who is currently serving as the acting head coach, conducted the team's training session yesterday for the first time. He was assisted by Mohamed Shawky, the general coach, following the departure of Marcel Koller.
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