Name: Hamada Sedky
Date of Birth: August 25, 1961 (63 years old)
Place of Birth: Minya, Egypt
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Nationality: Egyptian
Position: Defender
Current Role: Head Coach of the Egypt National Local Team
Professional Playing Career:
1979–1986: El Minya Club
1986–1993: Al Ahly SC
National Team:
1984: Egyptian Olympic Team (6 appearances)
1985–1992: Egypt Senior National Team (67 international caps)
Key Achievements as a Player:
Played a pivotal role in Al Ahly’s defense, contributing to the team’s dominance in domestic and continental championships.
Helped Al Ahly secure multiple titles, including the Egyptian Premier League, Egypt Cup, and African club championships.
Represented the Egyptian National Team, playing in major continental tournaments and strengthening the defense during the 1980s and 1990s.
Coaching Career:
2004: Head Coach of Al-Hazem Club (Saudi Arabia).
2005–2011: Assistant Coach of the Egyptian National Team under Hassan Shehata. Played a key role in winning three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations titles (2006, 2008, 2010).
2011–2013: Assistant Coach at Smouha SC.
2013–2014: Head Coach of Smouha SC, achieving the following:
Runner-up in the Egyptian Premier League.
Qualified Smouha for the CAF Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.
Reached the Egypt Cup final.
2014–2016: Head Coach of Wadi Degla.
2016: Head Coach of ENPPI.
2016–2017: Head Coach of Egypt U20 (1999-born squad).
2017: Head Coach of the Egypt National Local Team.
2018–2019: Head Coach of El Gouna FC.
2019–2020: Head Coach of Al-Hilal (Sudan).
2020: Returned as Head Coach of Smouha SC for a brief stint.
Key Achievements as a Coach:
With the Egyptian National Team:
Integral part of the technical staff that achieved an unprecedented three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations titles (2006, 2008, 2010).
With Smouha SC:
Guided the team to runner-up position in the Egyptian Premier League.
Secured CAF Champions League qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
Led the team to the Egypt Cup final.
With Al-Hilal (Sudan):
Successfully managed the team during the CAF Champions League, showcasing his ability to handle high-stakes matches on a continental level.
Coaching Style and Personality:
Personality Traits:
Calm, humble, and disciplined.
Respected and admired by players and fans for his professionalism and focus on player development.
Coaching Style:
Emphasizes defensive organization and balancing attack and defense.
Known for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young players.
Skilled in managing teams under pressure and adapting to challenging situations.
Future Prospects:
With extensive experience as both a player and coach, Hamada Sedky is expected to continue contributing to Egyptian football, either with national teams or domestic clubs.
Likely to play a significant role in developing young talent and building competitive squads for continental and international success.
Hamada Sedky remains a prominent figure in Egyptian football, celebrated for his achievements as a player and his tactical expertise as a coach.
