The reason behind the choice of the unified dark kit for three coaches in all matches: is it optimism or just a tradition?

The appearance of several coaches in Egyptian football consistently wearing dark clothing during matches has notably captured the attention of fans. The looks of Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, Hamza El Gamal, the head coach of Ittihad Alexandria, and José Ribeiro, the former coach of Al Ahly, have been associated with wearing a uniform or dark-colored attire during games.

Hossam Hassan is seen in matches for the Egyptian national team wearing a black t-shirt and pants, without a clear connection to a specific season, as his look has been repeated in various weather conditions, whether in summer or winter.

Hossam Hassan in his black outfit during the winter

Hossam Hassan in the same black outfit during the summer

On the other hand, Hamza El Gamal has appeared in matches for Ittihad Alexandria wearing a brown t-shirt and black pants, reflecting the same idea by relying on dark colors as a nearly constant choice in the technical area.

Hamza El Gamal has been seen in the same outfit in most matches since the start of the season

Before these two, the Spanish José Ribeiro, the former coach of Al Ahly, attracted attention by wearing a black outfit during his matches with the team, making his appearance in this attire one of the things fans noticed during his tenure.

Ribeiro wore the same black outfit during his time at Al Ahly

Between Optimism and Habit: The Story of Dark Clothing

With the repetition of this phenomenon, various interpretations have emerged among fans; some associate the coaches' choice of these clothes with a sense of optimism or a personal belief that wearing a specific outfit brings good luck and helps achieve positive results.

On the contrary, some have ventured into stranger interpretations, linking the commitment to wearing the same clothes or dark colors to beliefs related to luck or magic, which are merely speculations and rumors circulated by fans, with no evidence in reality suggesting that these clothes are connected to magical practices.

The question remains: Is the choice of dark attire by these coaches merely a personal preference and habit during matches, or do some consider it a means of optimism and evoking positive memories?

In the world of football, where habits and personal beliefs intertwine with match details, such small details sometimes become intriguing material for fans, especially when they are noticeably repeated by more than one coach.