Ghazl Mahalla appointed Ibrahim Youssef as new coach, following the resignation of Mohamed Fayez on Tuesday. "Youssef has the ability to lead the club, he knows everything about the team," Mahalla football director Raafat Osman told FilGoal.com. Youssef was in charge of Mahalla the season before last, after which Fayez took over in 2007. Mahalla finished sixth in the Egyptian league last season under Fayez, who cited the lack of funds as the motive for his surprise departure.