Abdo Rabo in Al Ahli

Dubai: Egyptian midfielder Hosni Abdo Rabo was yesterday announced as Al Ahli's second professional signing for the new season. Announcing the signing was Al Ahli Club Chairman Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman. Also present were former UAE midfielder and skipper Saleem Khamis and coach Ivan Hasek as Sulaiman handed over the jersey bearing number 12 to the Egyptian midfielder. "We believe Hosni is here to add value to the senior team with his exploits on the ground," Sulaiman told an expectant media who were speculating the cost of bringing such a star presence to Dubai. Of course, at 23, Abdo Rabo lacks a global resonance. But people will remember that he outshone the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Michael Essien and Didier Drogba to be named the best player at the end of the African Nations Cup held in Ghana earlier this year. "He is a great... [read full story]