The world of Egyptian soccer has been rocked after leading team manager Adham El-Selhader passed away tragically from a heart attack.
According to local media reports, the 53-year old suffered a cardiac arrest while he attempted to celebrate the victory of his squad’s stoppage-time winner but little did he know that this would be his life’s last celebratory event as he passed away moments later.
The news spread like wildfire across the country, causing many to break down into tears as Adham was a notable figure in the country’s world of soccer.
Some of Egypt’s leading and biggest clubs have gone on to pay their final respects with tributes and condolences for the manager piling up as we speak.
Adham’s side netted a huge goal, towards the very end of the game, nearly the second last minute, to be exact. And that granted his team a 1-0 victory against El Zarqa in the Egyptian team’s second league match that was reportedly held on Thursday.
The massive goal was definitely of great honor and celebration, but the mood went from a jubilant enthusiasm to sad and somber real quick as the manager could be seen being taken away in a stretcher and rushed to the hospital, right after the goal.
Ismaily SC who is someone that Adham managed was the first to mention the deceased manager in a public statement, mourning the death of a star as well as a former coach of the team. His statement broke out the tragic news that sent shockwaves in the world of football as many had just seen his smiling face on television screens during play.
Against the heartbreaking news, three days of mourning have been declared by the board of directors after Adham’s tragic passing away.