Jalel Kadri takes the reins at Al Hazem in Saudi Arabia

Africa 15 April 2025 at 12:05

Lydiane N'Po

News Editor

The former head coach of Tunisia (2022-2024) has found a new challenge. After a few months of unemployment, Jalel Kadri lands a new role on Saudi soil. In an official statement released on the evening of Monday, April 14, 2025, Al Hazem officially announced the appointment of the Tunisian coach.

"On April 14, 2025, the Al-Hazem club signed a contract with Tunisian coach Jalal Qadri. This contract is part of the club's efforts to improve the team's performance and achieve positive results. Jalal Kadri is a highly experienced coach, having managed many clubs in Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, and also having worked with the Tunisian national team. Given his distinguished coaching career, the club expects Kadri to contribute to improving performances," informed the Saudi club.

Al Hazem currently holds the 3rd place in the Saudi First Division League (second division). The club aims to return to the top tier of Saudi football by the end of this season and relies on the experience and expertise of coach Jalel Kadri to achieve this goal.