Cairo, November 07 (QNA) - The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Saturday that it had ended its contract with head coach Hossam Hassan and his technical and administrative staff, appointing Ali Maher, manager of Ceramica Cleopatra, to lead the national team in the coming period.
In a statement published on its official website, the association praised the efforts Hassan had made during his tenure and wished him success in his future career.
Hassan's departure comes despite the EFA's recent announcement that it had extended his contract until 2030, following his leadership of Egypt to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team lost 3-2 to Argentina.
Egypt are preparing to face Malawi twice during the November international break as part of their preparations for upcoming competitions, foremost among them the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. (QNA)