Here is all you need to know about Tunisian football coach Makram Daboub including his age, career, records and more
Coach Makram Daboub of the Palestinian national football team acknowledged his satisfaction with the players’ performance during the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar in 2023.
Who is Tunisia football head coach Makram Daboub, bio, age, height and career
The coach stated to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the team’s inability to adequately prepare for the competition stemmed from Palestine’s prolonged suspension of sports activities. Nevertheless, the team managed to win a historic qualification that delighted and honoured all Palestinians.
After defeating Hong Kong 3-0 on Tuesday in a Group C encounter that was characterised by intense passion from the players and loud cheers from the crowd, the Palestinian national football team advanced to the AFC Asian Cup knockout stages for the first time.
Makram Daboub, le sélectionneur national de la Palestine.
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Meanwhile, the form and experience of the hosts Qatar enabled them see off a strong showing from Palestine and book a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory. The match saw two “home” sides square off at Al Bayt Stadium with a lot of support for the visitors.
As one of the four best third-placed teams at the tournament in Qatar, the team’s first-ever Asian Cup triumph guaranteed them a spot in the round of 16. The reason for their triumph is undoubtedly their manager from Tunisia, Daboub. Even though the squad had numerous difficulties throughout the training sessions and on the road, he managed to keep everyone calm and focused. Here is all you need to know about the coach.
Who is Makram Daboub?
Makram Daboub is a football coach and former player from Tunisia who was born on December 23, 1972 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is the Palestinian national team’s head coach at the moment. The 51-year-old stands 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.
He was the Olympic team’s goalkeeping coach. Bangladesh’s 2020 Bangabandhu Cup winning team was under Daboub’s supervision. Prior to being promoted to coach Palestine in April 2021, he held the position of goalkeeper coach. In addition, he was raised at Esperance Sportive de Tunis throughout his stint as a club player. 2009 saw his playing retirement.
He became the head coach of the Palestine national football team in May 2021, demonstrating his commitment and abilities.