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Egyptian FA dismisses Hossam Hassan as national team coach, appoints Ali Maher

The Egyptian Football Association has dismissed Hossam Hassan as head coach of the national team and named Ali Maher as his replacement.

Ajel News14 min ago · 1 min read
Egyptian Football Association logo and national team coaching change

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The Egyptian Football Association has ended Hossam Hassan’s tenure as head coach of the national football team, thanking him and his technical and administrative staff in accordance with the terms of his contract. The decision followed a board meeting to review recent developments and their impact on the team’s stability and image.

The board has appointed Ali Maher to lead the national team in the coming period and tasked him with preparing a proposal for the new technical staff lineup.

The association expressed appreciation for Hossam Hassan’s efforts during his time in charge and wished him success in his future career. It also called on fans to continue supporting and rallying behind the national team in the next phase.

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