Khaled Galal has taken over as head coach of Ghazl El Mahalla's first football team, succeeding Ahmed Khattab, with the aim of reorganizing the squad and improving their performance in the league.
The Ghazl El Mahalla management entered negotiations with Khaled Galal in recent days before reaching a decision to appoint him as the team's technical director, allowing him to begin his task quickly amid strong challenges ahead.
Zamalek is Khaled Galal's first test with Ghazl El Mahalla
Galal's first match with Ghazl El Mahalla carries a special significance as the team faces Zamalek on September 16, marking the new coach's debut at the helm of the farmers' technical staff.
The match will take place at Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium, known among Egyptian football fans for its unique, passionate atmosphere. It is one of Egypt's historic stadiums, having opened in 1947 and hosted matches in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1974.
Khaled Galal faces his former team
The encounter holds additional importance for Khaled Galal, as he is one of the coaches who previously led Zamalek, having coached the white team and won the Egypt Cup title for the 2017-2018 season.
In the coming days, Khaled Galal will delve deeper into the capabilities of Ghazl El Mahalla's players and apply final technical touches before the anticipated match against Zamalek, which represents his first official test with the team.
