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Tunisia’s golden generation of footballers became the first Arab or African nation to win a match in the World Cup.
History was made. Argentine 1978 – World Cup
Tunisia won against Mexico finishing 3-1 and history was made on June 02, 1978. Thus recording their first-ever world cup win by an Arab or African nation and in their first attempt as well.
Till that day, no Arab or African nation had ever won at the competition.
This paved the way for Algeria, Morocco and Saudi Arabia to record famous victories in future World Cups.
Ali Al Habsi . Professional Footballer. Omani International Goal Keeper. Captain of Oman International Football Team.
First and only Player from Oman to Win a FA Cup Medal. Only player from the Gulf to have a successful career in Europe.
Played for Oman. Clubs overseas in Norway, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
Awards/ Recognitions: A few
-Norway’s Best Goal Keeper (2003-2004) / – Best Goal Keeper Award at Gulf Cup, 5 consecutive years – 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2011 / -Oman won their 1st ever Gulf Cup (2009) with his leadership as Captain / Winners – Saudi Professional League (2017) / Winners – Saudi Super Cup (2018)
Nassef Onsi Sawiris – Businessman in Construction and Chemicals. Youngest of the 3 brothers Naguib Onsi Sawiris and Samih Onsi Sawiris. Children of businessman baron Onsi Sawiris
Business Interest/s
CEO – Orascom Construction Industries (OCI), one of the world’s largest nitrogen fertilisers producer with plants in Texas and Iowa. Trades on the Euronext Amsterdam Exchange
Orascom Construction – Trades on the Cairo Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai
Holdings include stakes in the cement giant Lafarge Holcim
Holdings include stakes in Adidas AG . Supervisory Board Member of Adidas AG, Germany
Sports :
Joint Owner : Aston Villa FC , British Football Club
Other/s :
Board of Directors – Cairo Stock Exchange ( 2004-2007)
Ayanleh Souleiman (aka) Hassan Ayanleh (aka) Hassan Ayanleh Souleiman winner – Indoor World Record for 1000 metres at Globengalan event, Stockholm, Sweden.
Middle distance runner with a specialisation in 1500 metres
Awards:
Indoor World Record for 1000 metres – Globengalan event, Stockholm, Sweden (2016)
Winner – Men’s 1000 metres – IAAF Diamond League Record – (2016)