MAHER GENENA
Sports Journalist, TV Broadcaster with ONtv Egypt
Please tell us about yourself?
My name Maher Genena a sport reporter with one of Egypt famous channel called ONtv. Am 25 old , i work in marketing players all over Africa and i also work with famous clubs in Africa , coaches and
football club owners.
When did you decide you wanted to get into television?
I have for eternity had the love for television presenting, and when i was 18 years – old, I started working on Television , after undergoing training in media as a journalist .
What do you consider to be your big break?
My big break was working as a reporter for TP Mazamba Football Club , owener who happens to be one of the richest man in Africa, Egyptian President and Egyptian National football team.
Who will be your dream guest to interview and why?
My dream quest will have to be Lionel Messi , just because he is the best player in the world , and i will like to ask him lots of question regarding his world cup and club performance because he is a living Legend , and have change the game
What do you think of the Egyptian national chance of qualifying for the African Nation Cup?
The Egyptian team at the moment will qualify for the 2015 Nation Cup and possibly they can even win the Nation Cup. However after not qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil 2014, the team now have lost of quality players playing in Europe, with a more experience coach. I also feel the qualifying group is not that strong.
Vita Club manager Florent Ibenge & Maher
What do you think of the standard of African football?
African football have really improved , in the African Champions League now there are lots of good players and some club side from Congo and TP Mazambe have some of the best players in Africa , because they have the Money to spend in paying quality players. While in the African Ntaion Cup lot of small countries and now coming up.
Which football club do you support?
My team in Zamalek Egypt.
Thank you very much for your time
Ahmed Hossam Mido & M. Genena
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