Thus, after the unexpected departure of Abdelhak Benchikha to Raja Casablanca, the Jdidi leaders quickly set their sights on Hassan Shehata to succeed the Algerian on the DHJ bench next season. On Monday, a delegation composed of three leaders (Saïd Kabil, Salaheddine El Mouktarid, and Noureddine Kaysoub) flew to Cairo to meet the future coach.

The two parties met in Cairo on Tuesday morning and discussed several points, including the salary (250,000 DH). According to our sources, Hassan Shehata immediately gave his agreement to finalize a two-year renewable contract. He will be assisted in his task by Ahmed Soulayman. A Pharaoh in El Jadida. At the head of Difaâ, Shehata will have the task of putting the Doukkali team back on the right track.

Indeed, after a first title won in the Throne Cup against Raja and an honorable run in the CAF Cup, the DHJ players lost all motivation in the aftermath of the cruel elimination against Al Ahly.

Considered one of the most titled coaches in Africa in national teams, Shehata, known for being a great motivator, won three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations with the Pharaohs (2006, 2008, and 2010), as well as a junior AFCON (2003). The former Zamalek midfielder is also renowned for his great discipline. Everyone remembers, for example, the altercation he had with Mido in the semi-final of the 2006 AFCON, when the striker refused to come off for the substitution.