Egypt sacks coach Hossam Hassan over ‘negative impact’ on team image
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan was sacked on Saturday for what the soccer federation cited as “a negative impact on the positive image of the team.” The Egyptian Football Association did not elaborate in a statement, adding only that “maintaining the team’s stability is a paramount priority” that cannot be compromised. Egyptian media believed the decision […]
Egyptian soccer officials dismissed coach Hossam Hassan on Saturday due to his "negative impact on the team's public image," according to the country's soccer federation. The federation did not provide further details, but emphasized that preserving the team's stability remains their top priority. Local media speculated that the firing may have more to do with Hassan's personal issues than conflicts with the team, particularly star player Mohamed Salah.
In an unprecedented move, Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation also barred Hassan from appearing in any media outlets, following recent revelations about his personal life.
Hassan was appointed as the national team's coach in 2024, becoming the first former Egyptian player to lead the team at a World Cup tournament this year. However, Egypt was eliminated by Argentina in the round of 16. Soon after the team's defeat, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) replaced Hassan with Ali Maher, a seasoned head coach in the Egyptian Premier League who currently manages fourth-placed Ceramica Cleopatra.
The EFA instructed Maher to quickly familiarize himself with the team's circumstances. Egypt faces Malawi in two crucial World Cup qualifying matches on November 13 and 17, and currently leads Group B.
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