FC Nordsjaelland ramp up preparations for Hearts as key figure departs club

Hearts have a European match to look forward to over the next fortnight.

Edinburgh Evening News

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 7:11 AM

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FC Nordsjaelland are preparing to face Hearts in the Conference League following the departure of assistant sporting director Hossam El Zanaty.
El Zanaty is leaving the Danish club after 15 months to return to his native Egypt for personal reasons.
Nordsjaelland prepared for upcoming fixtures with a 3-0 friendly loss to Swedish side Malmo.

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FC Nordsjaelland have begun preparations for their Conference League meeting with Hearts while confirming the departure of assistant sporting director Hossam El Zanaty. The Danish club played a friendly against Swedish side Malmo, suffering a 3-0 defeat ahead of their competitive league return against Odense.

El Zanaty has decided to step down and return to Egypt for personal reasons after spending 15 months with the organization. Hearts are scheduled to host Nordsjaelland at Tynecastle on October 15 in the continental league phase.

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FC Nordsjaelland ramp up preparations for Hearts as key figure departs club

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