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Description: Egyptian icon Mido tells us about his ambitions to coach The Pharaohs, explains why his buddy Zlatan Ibrahimović has had such longevity in his career, and talks about the dangers of playing while fasting.

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EPISODE NOTES

01:10

Mido goes back in time to play one more season, where would he go?

2:45

Reflecting on a life-changing move from Cairo to Ghent as a teenager

6:15

Mido talks Ibrahimović, Totti, Drogba and Keane, the best players he’s lined up with

11:10

Friendship with Ibra and the secrets to his longevity

14:40

Pleasure, pride and pressures of playing for The Pharaohs and advice for Mo Salah

20:35

Thoughts on why current African players are kicking on to the next level

22:25

Goals of coaching Egypt and experiences of managing in North Africa / the Middle East

26:00

Perspective on fasting and player welfare 

Show Duration: 35:22


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