Haitham Shaaban takes charge of Abu Qir Fertilizers training today in preparation for the match against Al Masry.
Abu Qir Fertilizers has reached an agreement with Haitham Shaaban to take over as head coach of the first football team, replacing Magdy Abdel-Aaty, ahead of the upcoming match against Al-Masry, scheduled for next Monday as part of the seventh round of the Premier League.
Haitham Shaaban will begin his duties with Abu Qir Fertilizers by leading training today, Friday, in an effort to prepare the players both technically and physically for the upcoming match, which represents an important test for the new coaching staff, given the team's desire to improve its results in the competition.
A New Challenge for Haitham Shaaban at Abu Qir Fertilizers
Haitham Shaaban faces a new challenge in his coaching career, having previously worked with several Egyptian clubs, including Ceramica, Al-Kahraba, Tala'ea El-Gaish, Haras El-Hodood, El-Dakhleya, and Petrojet. He hopes to lead Abu Qir Fertilizers to a positive result against Al-Masry, which would provide the team with a morale boost in the upcoming phase.
The match between Abu Qir Fertilizers and Al-Masry is set to take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8 PM, as part of the seventh round of the Egyptian Premier League.