Abou Rida Reveals Football Association Decisions.. Why Were Shawky Gharib and Essam Abdel Fattah Chosen?
Hany Abou Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, revealed the reasons behind appointing Shawky Gharib as the association’s technical director and Essam Abdel Fattah as head of the referees committee, confirming that experience and competence were the main factors behind the decisions.
Abou Rida Explains the New Philosophy of the Football Association in Choosing Experienced Figures 🚨⚽
Engineer Hany Abou Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, revealed the reasons behind choosing Shawky Gharib and Essam Abdel Fattah for two important positions within Egyptian football, confirming that the decisions were based on their great experience and long history in football and refereeing. ⭐
Abou Rida explained that the Football Association aims during the upcoming period to build a more organized system based on future planning, especially regarding national teams and different age groups, stressing that having figures with extensive experience is essential to achieving the required development. 🔥
The Football Association president confirmed that the technical director’s role is not limited only to coaching aspects, but also includes creating future plans, following up on national team work, developing players of different ages, and coordinating between various technical staffs.
Shawky Gharib.. Long Experience Behind His Appointment 🏆🇪🇬
Abou Rida discussed the decision to appoint Shawky Gharib as technical director of the Football Association, explaining that the choice came because of the Egyptian coach’s great history both as a player and as a manager.
He pointed out that Gharib was a distinguished international player and achieved several coaching successes after retirement, most notably leading Egypt’s U20 national team to third place and winning the bronze medal at the 2001 FIFA U20 World Cup, one of the most remarkable achievements in Egyptian football history. ✨
He also explained that Shawky Gharib led Egypt’s Olympic team to win the U23 Africa Cup of Nations title and qualify for the Olympic Games, in addition to his previous role within Hassan Shehata’s technical staff during Egypt’s golden generation.
Abou Rida added that these experiences make Gharib capable of playing an important role in evaluating the Egyptian national teams system and developing different age categories.
The Technical Director’s Role.. Planning Beyond Coaching 📋🔥
The Football Association president stressed that the role of the technical director differs from the position of a national team coach, as it focuses on creating a comprehensive vision for national teams and competitions while monitoring technical and administrative work.
He explained that the technical director will be responsible for evaluating players, helping prepare national teams properly, and providing technical expertise that supports decision-making in the upcoming period.
He confirmed that Egypt’s success at the World Cup under coach Hossam Hassan contributed to changing the association’s vision and moving toward appointing an Egyptian technical director capable of understanding Egyptian football and its needs.
Abou Rida Defends Helmy Toulan After Egypt Second Team Exit 🚨
Hany Abou Rida also discussed Helmy Toulan, the former coach of Egypt’s second national team, confirming that he should not be blamed for the early elimination from the Arab Cup.
He explained that the main reason behind the team’s failure to appear at the expected level was the limited preparation time and the difficulty of preparing players perfectly before the tournament, rather than the technical staff alone.
He emphasized that national teams require enough preparation time to achieve harmony and reach the best technical level.
Essam Abdel Fattah as Referees Committee Head.. International Experience Behind the Choice ⚽⭐
Regarding the appointment of Essam Abdel Fattah as head of the referees committee, Abou Rida confirmed that the decision was based on his extensive refereeing experience and ability to develop the system.
He explained that the experience of Spanish referee Oscar Ruiz contributed to introducing new elements into Egyptian refereeing, in addition to the participation of an Egyptian refereeing team for the first time in the World Cup, representing an important step in national refereeing history.
He also confirmed that Essam Abdel Fattah gained wide experience after managing referees committees in the UAE and Syria, giving him strong relationships with both the African and international football federations. 🌍👏
Essam Abdel Fattah’s Appointment Has Nothing to Do With Al Ahly Disputes 🔴⚪
Abou Rida addressed the controversy surrounding Essam Abdel Fattah’s previous relationship with Al Ahly, confirming that his appointment as referees committee head was based only on competence and experience.
He explained that it is unacceptable to consider the decision as being against Al Ahly, emphasizing that the Football Association maintains strong relationships with all Egyptian clubs and that differences in opinions are normal in football.
He stressed that individuals should be evaluated based on their abilities and achievements, not previous disagreements.
New Plan to Develop Egyptian Refereeing 🔥🏆
Hany Abou Rida concluded his statements by confirming the existence of a clear plan to develop Egyptian refereeing in the upcoming period, based on continuing to promote young talents and giving opportunities to new faces.
He praised the performance of the Egyptian refereeing team led by Amin Omar during the latest World Cup, confirming that they presented a positive image of Egyptian refereeing on the global stage. 👏✨
These moves reflect the Football Association’s desire to build a new era based on experience and continuous development, aiming to reorganize Egyptian football and achieve better results in the future. ⚽🔥
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