Saleh El Wahsh
Egyptian footballer
About Saleh El Wahsh
Lived 1929 – 2008 (aged 79). Saleh El Wahsh was an Egyptian association football player and association football coach.
Mohamed Abdou Saleh El-Wahsh (; 9 May 1929 – 21 May 2008) was an Egyptian football manager and player who played for Al Ahly SC. He coached Al-Ahly as well as in other Arab countries.
Career He was born in Sayeda Zaynab district in Cairo, Egypt on 9 May 1929.
He became a professional footballer in Al-Ahly then he coached the team in 1959. before returning to coach Al Ahly.
He was appointed the director of the technical department at the CAF in 1982 and was one of the eight experts on the FIFA technical committee.
In 1988 he became the president of Al Ahly for four years until 1992. In 2000, he was elected chairman of the Egyptian Football Association.
He coached Al Ahly in Benghazi, Libya between 1969 and 1972.
Death He died on 21 May 2008 aged 79.
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Who was Saleh El Wahsh?
Egyptian footballer (1929-2008)
When was Saleh El Wahsh born?
Saleh El Wahsh was born on 9 May 1929 in Cairo.
When did Saleh El Wahsh die?
Saleh El Wahsh died on 21 May 2008.
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Saleh El Wahsh was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Saleh El Wahsh?
Saleh El Wahsh was Egyptian.
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