Hossam Hassan, the newly appointed head coach of the Egyptian national team, made a notable appearance at the Al Hilal versus Al Nassr match on Thursday evening, marking the finale of the Riyadh Season Cup.
Hassan, accompanied by Ahmed Hassan (Mido), a former star of the Egyptian national team, was spotted at the King Saud University Stadium, also known as the Arena, before the commencement of the highly anticipated match.
Turki Al Sheikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, took the opportunity to engage in a private conversation with Hossam Hassan just before kick-off, emphasizing the significance of the moment.
Hossam Hassan assumes the role of head coach of the Egyptian national team, succeeding Portuguese coach Roy Vitoria, who was relieved of his duties following Egypt’s elimination from the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a penalty shootout.
It is expected that Hossam Hassan will be formally introduced to the media in an extensive press conference scheduled for next Wednesday.
Al Nassr needs only a draw today to clinch the Riyadh Season Cup title on goal difference, having thrashed Inter Miami 6-0, while Al Hilal managed a narrow 4-3 victory.
Government Focus
The newspaper “Al Ghad” highlighted increasing demands for government attention towards this achievement and its subsequent implications for the support of sports and athletes in the future.
Under the headline “An Achievement Born from the Struggles of Jordanian Football… Will the Government Take Notice?” the newspaper underscored the importance of governmental involvement in sports due to its societal significance and its ability to enhance the nation’s reputation on various platforms.
