In a step aimed at building an ambitious artistic project for the upcoming season, the administration of Al-Najaf Club announced its official contract with the Egyptian coach Mohamed Abdel-Azim to take over the technical leadership of the team, succeeding the previous coach Waleed Karim. This contract comes as part of the club's plan to renew blood and rely on competencies that have proven their presence in the Iraqi league previously.

Mohamed Abdel-Azim is not a strange name in Iraqi football, as he previously led Al-Shorta Club during the first half of last season, achieving remarkable results that made him a figure of trust and wide respect in Iraqi sports circles. Despite his sudden departure at that time, his impact remained clear, which encouraged the Al-Najaf administration to move towards signing him to bring the team back to the competition track.

The Egyptian coach played 13 matches with Al-Shorta last season, coming out without any losses, achieving 8 victories and 5 draws, in a record considered one of the best among coaches in the league during that period. The team scored 24 goals under his leadership, while only conceding 7 goals, with 9 matches resulting in clean sheets, reflecting his ability to organize the team defensively and offensively.

The Al-Najaf administration aspires through this deal to make a qualitative leap at the technical level, especially after a fluctuating season that did not meet the ambitions of the fans. Abdel-Azim is expected to build an organized team capable of competing, given his extensive experience in dealing with the nature and atmosphere of the Iraqi league.

The Najafi fans reacted positively to the signing, especially after reviewing the coach's numbers with Al-Shorta, which reflect a balanced coaching philosophy and the ability to make a difference. Fans hope that Abdel-Azim will be the right man to lead the team towards a better season, bringing Al-Najaf back to the forefront of local competition.

The signing of Mohamed Abdel-Azim confirms that Al-Najaf Club has entered the transfer market this summer with a different mentality, focusing on stabilizing the technical staff first, paving the way to build a cohesive and competitive team. With clear administrative support and increasing ambitions, this could be the beginning of an exceptional season for the Gazelles.