Hossam Hassan sacked as Egypt head coach over ex-wife scandal
Summary
The Egyptian Football Association dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan, saying recent controversies had harmed the team’s image and stability. It appointed Ceramica Cleopatra coach Ali Maher as his successor, ahead of Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi.Key Facts
- The EFA said it had reviewed recent events before ending its relationship with Hassan and his coaching staff.
- Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation had barred Hassan from appearing on media platforms three days before his dismissal.
- Local media reported that lawyers for Hassan filed a complaint against his former wife, Dina Mostafa, alleging forgery and bigamy; her representatives denied the allegations.
- Hassan took charge of Egypt in March 2024 and left after 38 matches, with 21 wins, 10 draws and seven losses.
- Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals under Hassan and finished fourth.
- FIFA gave Hassan a three-match ban after he criticised the referee following Egypt’s World Cup knockout defeat by Argentina.
- Ali Maher is set to lead Egypt in qualifying matches against Malawi on November 13 and 17.
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