Former Egypt international Ahmed Hossam “Mido” has spoken about what he called unusual behind-the-scenes moments during Hassan Shehata’s time with the national team, revealing that the coaching staff once brought in sheikhs as part of the camp atmosphere.
In a video appearance, Mido recounted how the situation unfolded, saying the presence of the sheikhs inside the Egypt camp felt strange for players, even though the squad was focused on preparation and results.
According to Mido, the idea was presented as a way to improve morale and create a calmer environment around the team, but it quickly became a topic of discussion among the players because it was not something they were used to seeing in a national team setting.
Mido’s account sheds light on a rarely discussed detail from that period, as he described the scenes as “strange” and made clear that it stood out among many memories from his time with Egypt.
