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	Podcast:		World Football
	Episode:		Mido: The Egyptian star aiming to unearth the next generation of talent
	Category:		Sports & Recreation
	Duration:		00:11:56
	Publish Date:		2025-08-05 13:56:00
	Description:		In this edition of World Football we’re chatting with one of the biggest names in Egyptian football, Mido. As a striker he spent his career with some of the biggest clubs across Europe representing the likes of Ajax, Roma, Marseille and Tottenham while also winning over 50 caps for his country. He’s now looking to unearth the next generation of Egyptian talent to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before, and players like Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush who will both play key roles for their club sides and Egypt over the coming season. John Bennett has been speaking to Mido at The Maker Academy in Cairo. Image: Egyptian star striker Ahmad "Mido" Hossam celebrates after scoring the first goal against Libya during the opening football match at the African Nations Cup (CAN) in Cairo 20 January 2006. (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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