Officially.. Football Association announces Hossam Hassan's departure from his position

The Egyptian Football Association has appointed Ali Maher, the head coach of Cleopatra FC, as the new manager of the Egypt national team, replacing Hossam Hassan, who was dismissed from his position.

The Egyptian Football Association's statement read as follows:

The Egyptian Football Association has previously stated in its announcement issued this morning that the interests of the national team come first, and that maintaining the stability of the team is a top priority that cannot be compromised.

In light of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the federation, which began this morning and is still ongoing, and after studying all the circumstances and events that have occurred in the past period, as well as the repercussions and negative impact on the positive image of our national team and its stability, the Board of Directors has decided, in the framework of its responsibility, to thank captain Hossam Hassan and his technical and administrative staff, based on the terms of the contract.

The federation appreciates the efforts and contributions made by captain Hossam Hassan during his time in charge, wishing him continued success in his future professional career.

The board of the federation has appointed Captain Ali Maher as the head coach of the national team for the upcoming phase, and he presented his vision for the formation of the coaching staff.

In this context, the Egyptian Football Association renews its call to the fans of Egyptian football and all supporters of the national team to continue their support and rally around the team during this important phase, which will bolster our national team's journey towards achieving the aspirations of its fans.