Friday, 24 April 2009
Friday, 17 April 2009
Rowdies Snap Shots - Karim Murabet
Here is a recent photo of Karim Murabet (AISA 1986-87) on the right, with Carlos Bilardo.
Karim's nephew Jehad Muntasser, seen here wearing a Rowdies Tee Shirt during the 1986-87 season. Jehad followed his uncle Karim into soccer. Jehad started his career at Italian side Pro Sesto, before being signed by English Premier League side Arsenal in 1997. He made one brief appearance for Arsenal's first team, coming on as an extra time substitute in the 119th minute of a League Cup match against Birmingham City on October 14th, 1997.
Karim's nephew Jehad Muntasser, seen here wearing a Rowdies Tee Shirt during the 1986-87 season. Jehad followed his uncle Karim into soccer. Jehad started his career at Italian side Pro Sesto, before being signed by English Premier League side Arsenal in 1997. He made one brief appearance for Arsenal's first team, coming on as an extra time substitute in the 119th minute of a League Cup match against Birmingham City on October 14th, 1997.
He was sold to Bristol City in January 1998 but was released by them on a free transfer in the summer of 1999 without playing a first-team game. After his release Jehad returned to Italy and has since played for a string of Serie C and Serie B clubs - Viterbese (1999-2000), Catania (2000-01), L'Aquila (2001-02), Triestina (2002-04), Perugia (2004-05) - before joining newly-promoted Serie A side Treviso in 2005.
Treviso however were relegated on their first season back at the top, and started the 2006-07 season back in Serie B. He was released on free transfer by his club on January 2007, and later signed for a Qatar club, Al-Wakra Sports Club, in January 2008 Jehad Signed for Al Ittihad of Libya, Where he currently plays.
Many thanks to Karim Murabet for these photos.