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El Adoua Joins Ettifaq Coaching Staff
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El Adoua Joins Ettifaq Coaching Staff

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Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Moroccan international Issam El Adoua has begun his coaching career as an assistant coach at UAE club Ettifaq.
  • El Adoua had a lengthy playing career, representing numerous national and international clubs including Wydad AC, Lens, Nantes, Levante, and others.
  • He obtained the 'AFC A' coaching certificate from the Asian Football Confederation to support his new role.

Former Moroccan international Issam El Adoua has embarked on a new chapter in his football journey, joining UAE club Ettifaq as an assistant coach. This move marks the beginning of his coaching career after a distinguished playing career that spanned numerous clubs both domestically and internationally.

El Adoua's playing career saw him represent a wide array of teams. He began his professional journey at Wydad AC in Morocco before moving to Europe to play for French clubs Lens and Nantes, and Spanish side Levante. He also had stints in Portugal with Vitoria Guimarães and Desportivo Aves, and played in China for Chengdu, before concluding his playing days at Al-Dhafra in the UAE in the 2022/2023 season.

To support his transition into coaching, the former defender has earned the 'AFC A' coaching certificate, accredited by the Asian Football Confederation. This qualification, combined with his extensive on-field experience, provides him with a strong foundation as he enters the technical coaching sphere.

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