Hassan Shehata Appointed Head Coach of Difaâ El Jadida
Difaâ El Jadida has officially named Hassan Shehata as their new head coach, confirming reports that surfaced earlier this week. The Moroccan club finalized the appointment on Wednesday, bringing in the former Egypt national team coach to lead the team.
Shehata, 65, is a highly respected figure in African football, having won the Africa Cup of Nations three times with the Egyptian Pharaohs. He is set to begin his new role following the conclusion of the 2014 World Cup, which kicks off in just eight days.
