Egypt FA parts ways with Hossam Hassan, appoints Ali Maher as new head coach

The Egyptian Football Association has announced the dismissal of head coach Hossam Hassan and his entire technical and administrative staff. In an official statement, the federation cited the need to address recent events that negatively impacted the national team's image as the primary reason for this decision, effectively ending a contract that was recently extended to 2030 following the team's 2026 World Cup performance. Ali Maher, currently managing Ceramica Cleopatra, has been appointed as the new head coach. He is set to lead the squad in upcoming crucial matches against Malawi as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.