Sad News: Al-Magd SC Coach dies while celebrating his side’s late minute winner

Sad news are coming from Egypt where El-Magd SC coach Adham El-Selhedar suffered a heart attack during celebrations of his side’s 92nd minute winner and passed away

Head coach of Egyptian Division 2 side Al-Magd SC, Adham El-Selhedar (53) died of heart attack during their game against Al Zarka while celebrating his side’s late minute winner.

The side from Alexandria, Cairo were facing Al-Zarka in Egypt’s second division on Thursday afternoon when the tragedy happened.

Just when it looked like the match would end in a goalless draw El-Magd scored the winner in the 92nd minute to secure three points in their match-day nine fixture.

However, during the celebrations coach El-Selhedar fainted and was rushed to Al-Amriya hospital in Alexandria, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Kingfut.

It is stated that the former Ismaily player suffered a cardiac arrest during the celebrations.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, players, fans and loved ones

Published by Monsurah Olatunji

Monsurah Olatunji is a Nigeria based Sport enthusiast with a bias for women's football. An advocate of women's football development in Africa and girl-child empowerment.

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