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Soccer star Faiza Heidar becomes first woman to coach a men's pro team in Egypt

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Faiza Heidar grew up playing soccer in the streets with the boys and went on to captain Egypt`s national women`s team. Now she has become the first woman to train one of the country`s professional men`s clubs. Heidar has been signed up by the fourth division side Ideal Goldi, based in Giza. There is usually some mockery at the beginning," the 36-year-old said.