Hassan Shehata
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Hassan Shehata (born 19 June 1947) is an Egypt
ian football coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Zamalek SC.He was the head coach Egyptian national team from 2004 to 2011. He led Egypt to three successive titles at the African Cup of Nations
in the years 2006, 2008 and 2010 to become the first African nation to achieve this streak/record.
He is the longest-serving coach in the Egyptian national team history.
1985/86 - Assistant first team coach of Zamalek
1986 to 1988 - Al Wasl FC
(UAE)
1989/1990 - Mareekh club manager (Sudan)
1990/92 - Shourta club manager (Oman)
1992/93 - Ittihad club manager (Egypt)
1993/1994 - Shourta club manager (Oman)
1994/1995 - first team coach of Zamalek (worked with Taha Basry after Austerian Coach Alfred Riddle)
1996/97 - El-Menia club manager (Egypt) (promoted to first division)
1997/98 - El-Sharqeya club manager (Egypt) (promoted to first division)
1998/99 - El-Shams club manager then El-Suez club manager (Egypt) (promoted to first division)
(Egypt)
2000/2001 - Dina farms club manager (Egypt)
2001/2003 - Egyptian U-20
Youth Team (won African Cup of Nations and reached the World Cup quarter-finals)
2003/2004 - Mekawleen club manager (Egypt) (won Egyptian cup, Egyptian super cup and promoted to first division)
, which was hosted by Egypt
, he lead the team to its first Cup of Nations in 8 years, defeating Côte d'Ivoire
in the final.
During the African Cup semi-final against Senegal
, Shehata had a serious row with Mido, when Mido reacted badly to being substituted. Shehata was vindicated minutes later when Amr Zaki
, the player replacing Mido, scored the winning goal and brought Egypt into the final. Shehata did allow Mido to accept his medal at the closing ceremonies of the African Cup of Nations, after Mido had made a public apology a few days before.
Under Shehata, Egypt defended the trophy in both 2008 and 2010. However, Egypt narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2010 World Cup
, where the team lost a play-off
against North African
rival
Algeria
, after both teams were tied on points, goal difference
and head-to-head records in the final group phase.
Egypt failed to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing bottom of its qualifying group. Shehata resigned on 6 June 2011, after a 0-0 draw with South Africa national football team
, because of disputes with the FA. Leaving he admitted he had turned down offers to coach Oman
and Kuwait
in the past years.
Individual
For Mekawleen
Other
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian football coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Zamalek SC.He was the head coach Egyptian national team from 2004 to 2011. He led Egypt to three successive titles at the African Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
in the years 2006, 2008 and 2010 to become the first African nation to achieve this streak/record.
He is the longest-serving coach in the Egyptian national team history.
Football career
- Played for Zamalek from 1967-1968 & 1971-1983
- Played for Kazma (Kuwait) 1968-1971
- Played for Al Arabi (Kuwait) During Asian Club Cup
Goalscoring statistics
- Scored 10 goals for Egypt in African cups of nations
- Scored 22 Goals for Zamalek in African Club Cups
- Scored 88 Goals for Zamalek in Egyptian League (Twice top scorer)
- Scored 22 Goals for Zamalek in Egyptian Cup
National team
- Played for National team 1972-1980
- Played for Egypt in 3 African cups of nations Egypt 19741974 African Cup of NationsThe 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Egypt....
, Ghana 19781978 African Cup of NationsThe 1978 African Cup of Nations was the 11th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa . It was hosted by Accra and Kumasi, Ghana...
, Nigeria 19801980 African Cup of NationsThe 1980 African Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Nigeria. Just like in 1978, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four...
.
Club career summary
1983-1984 & 1984-1985 - Zamalek under 20 team (Won league)1985/86 - Assistant first team coach of Zamalek
1986 to 1988 - Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
(UAE)
1989/1990 - Mareekh club manager (Sudan)
1990/92 - Shourta club manager (Oman)
1992/93 - Ittihad club manager (Egypt)
1993/1994 - Shourta club manager (Oman)
1994/1995 - first team coach of Zamalek (worked with Taha Basry after Austerian Coach Alfred Riddle)
1996/97 - El-Menia club manager (Egypt) (promoted to first division)
1997/98 - El-Sharqeya club manager (Egypt) (promoted to first division)
1998/99 - El-Shams club manager then El-Suez club manager (Egypt) (promoted to first division)
(Egypt)
2000/2001 - Dina farms club manager (Egypt)
2001/2003 - Egyptian U-20
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
Youth Team (won African Cup of Nations and reached the World Cup quarter-finals)
2003/2004 - Mekawleen club manager (Egypt) (won Egyptian cup, Egyptian super cup and promoted to first division)
Egyptian national team
In 2004, Shehata became Egyptian national team coach after the sacking of Italian coach Marco Tardelli. In the 2006 African Cup of Nations2006 African Cup of Nations
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:-Quarter-finals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third-place play-off:-Final:-Scorers:...
, which was hosted by Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, he lead the team to its first Cup of Nations in 8 years, defeating Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
in the final.
During the African Cup semi-final against Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
, Shehata had a serious row with Mido, when Mido reacted badly to being substituted. Shehata was vindicated minutes later when Amr Zaki
Amr Zaki
Amr Zaki is an Egyptian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Zamalek and the Egypt national team. He is known for his strong headers and for being a top striker in Africa.-Early career:...
, the player replacing Mido, scored the winning goal and brought Egypt into the final. Shehata did allow Mido to accept his medal at the closing ceremonies of the African Cup of Nations, after Mido had made a public apology a few days before.
Under Shehata, Egypt defended the trophy in both 2008 and 2010. However, Egypt narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2010 World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, where the team lost a play-off
2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute
There were disturbances before and after two international association football matches between Egypt and Algeria in November 2009, leading to diplomatic tensions between Egypt, Algeria, and Sudan...
against North African
North Africa
North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...
rival
Local derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
Algeria
Algeria national football team
The Algeria national football team , nicknamed الأفنــاك, Les Fennecs , represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Algérienne de Football. Algeria's home ground is the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers and their head coach is Vahid Halilhodžić.Algeria has qualified...
, after both teams were tied on points, goal difference
Goal difference
In sports such as ice hockey and association football, goal difference is often the first tiebreaker used to rank teams which finish a league competition with an equal number of points....
and head-to-head records in the final group phase.
Egypt failed to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing bottom of its qualifying group. Shehata resigned on 6 June 2011, after a 0-0 draw with South Africa national football team
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
, because of disputes with the FA. Leaving he admitted he had turned down offers to coach Oman
Oman national football team
The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
and Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
in the past years.
Honours as a player
For Zamalek- 1 Egyptian league title for Zamalek 1977/78
- 3 Egyptian Cups for Zamalek 1974/75,1976/77,1978/79
Individual
- 2 times Egyptian League top scorer (1976/77 & 1979/80)
- 3rd best African footballer of the year 1974 (France Football)
- Best Footballer in Asia 1970
- Best Footballer in African Cup 1974
- Best Footballer in Egypt 1976
- Received Egyptian Merit of Sport 1980
Honours as a manager
For Egypt- African Cup of NationsAfrican Cup of NationsThe Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
Champion 2010 - African Cup of NationsAfrican Cup of NationsThe Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
Champion 2008 - African Cup of NationsAfrican Cup of NationsThe Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
Champion 2006 - African Youth Cup of Nations Champion 2003
- As manager of Egyptian youth team he qualified for World Cup under 20 years
- Nile Basin Tournament Champion 2011
For Mekawleen
- Egypt Cup 2003/2004
- Egyptian Super CupEgyptian Super CupThe Egyptian Super Cup is an Egyptian association football trophy contested in an annual match between the champions of the Egyptian Premier League and the winners of the Egyptian Cup. If a team wins The Double , then the Double winner plays the Premier League runner-up...
2004
Other
- Promoted Menia , Sharquia & Suez to Division I in 3 successive seasons
Background
Shehata nicknamed by fans while football career El Me'alem ( The Teacher) and El-Embrator ( The Emperor)External links
- All about Egyptian footballers
- http://www.angelfire.com/ak/EgyptianSports/xHassanShehata.html