Khalid Muftah, the head coach of Al Gharafa Club in Qatar, has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The appointment was announced by the Saudi Football Federation (SFF) on Wednesday.
Muftah's appointment comes after the SFF had reportedly expressed interest in appointing him as their next manager. He will take over from former Manchester United and Portugal national team coach Carlos Queiroz, who left the job earlier this month.
The news of Muftah's appointment came just days after he led Al Gharafa to win the Qatari Premier League title for the second time in three years. He is known for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire his teams to perform well under pressure.
Al-Gharafa FC, which plays in the highest league in Qatar, was founded in 2011. Under Muftah's leadership,Football Encyclopedia the club has made significant progress in recent years, winning the league title twice and reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League once.
His appointment as the manager of Al-Hilal is expected to bring about similar success for the club, which is one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia.
It remains to be seen how Muftah will fare under the pressures of leading such a prestigious club, but with his track record and experience, he is likely to do well. His appointment also marks another step forward for Qatar football, which has been making strides in recent years thanks to its hosting of the World Cup in 2022.