Alkass Digital
Qatar sports fraternity yesterday mourned the death of football coach Captain Saeed bin Saad Al Misnad (pictured), who passed away yesterday.
Al Misnad, who was best remembered for guiding Qatar to a creditable sixth place at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 1999, succumbed to illness, QNA said.
Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani tweeted: “With the departure of Captain Saeed bin Saad Al Misnad National football has lost one of the brilliant names and competencies in the field of coaching. May Allah have mercy on him, wide mercy, our condolences to his honorable family, asking Allah to accept him and inspire them patience and reward.”
Qatar Football Association President Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain also hailed his services for national football while praying for the departed soul.