Ceramica Cleopatra appoint Moamen Soliman as new head coach

Ceramica Cleopatra have appointed Moamen Soliman as their new head coach, replacing Ali Maher after he took charge of the Egypt national team.

Soliman returns to Egyptian football management after leading Iraqi side Al-Karma to the top of the league table.

The club have also confirmed the full coaching and support staff for the new season. Saad Samir has been appointed football director, with Amr Fathy serving as assistant manager and Hassan El Shamy as assistant coach.

Mahmoud Shafik will work as goalkeeping coach, while Andrew Kasperczak has been named fitness coach.

Youssef Yousry and Mohamed Moazet will be the team’s performance analysts. Fariq Radwan is the head of the medical department, with Mohamed El Shafie appointed rehabilitation specialist.

Soliman has previously managed a number of Egyptian clubs, including Smouha and Misr El-Makasa. He also guided Zamalek to the Egypt Cup title.

The coach has enjoyed considerable success in Iraq, winning three Iraqi league titles with Police and Al Quwa Al Jawiya.

He came close to adding the CAF Champions League to his honours in 2016, but his side lost the final to Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on aggregate.