Shobier Names Egypt's Best Coach by a Landslide
18 February 2026
Emperor of coaches, as the former Egypt national team goalkeeper attests.
Match Summary
Legend Ahmed Shobier, former national goalkeeper, lauded Ceramica Cleopatra's form after they eliminated Zamalek 2-1 in the Egypt Cup.
The victory came at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium, as Ceramica opened the scoring early through Hosam Abdel Majid's own goal, while Mohamed Ismail equalized for Zamalek.
In second half, Ahmed Belhaj secured the winner with a thunderous strike in the 70th minute, after a missed penalty by teammate Sadiq Igola ten minutes earlier.
The result books Ceramica's quarterfinal with Tala'ea El Gaish, the winner meeting 'Z' in the semifinals.
During his Sport radio show, Shobier hailed Ali Maher, calling him the best coach in the Egyptian league by wide margin.
Shobier stressed that Maher stands out by miles, saying there are 21 league coaches, yet none match him.
He also warned rivals not to underestimate Ceramica's Cup ambitions or count them out of the title race.
Analytical take
The broadcast noted the strategic impact of Maher's leadership, praising his calm approach, tweaks, and ability to turn youth into a winning machine.
Ceramica Cleopatra's fans celebrated late into the night as the underdog kept their Cup dream alive.
Off the field, analysts debated Maher's margin over rivals this season.
Punchline 1: If coaching were a sniper's joke, Maher would hit the target every time.
Punchline 2: Even the trophy shelf nods in approval when he walks in.
