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Hossam Hassan has been relieved of his duties as Egypt head coach after the Egyptian Football Association decided to part ways with the former striker and his technical and administrative staff.
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The Egyptian Football Association has appointed Ceramica Cleopatra manager Ali Maher as Hassan’s successor, with the new coach expected to take charge of the Pharaohs as they prepare for their upcoming international engagements.
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Hassan’s departure brings an end to his tenure, which began in February 2024 and saw him guide Egypt to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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The former Egypt international leaves behind a record of 21 victories, 10 draws and seven defeats in 38 matches in charge of the Pharaohs.
November 08, (THEWILL) – Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has been sacked by the country’s football association, citing a negative impact on the image of the team as the reason behind the sacking.
The association also confirmed the appointment of Ali Maher as the new coach.
Hassan was appointed as the coach of the team in February 2024.
He led the team to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while also guiding the team to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
The Egypt Football Association confirmed his sacking in a statement on social media on Saturday.
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The statement read: “Following a meeting of the EFA Board, and after reviewing all the circumstances and events that have unfolded recently, along with their negative impact on the national team’s positive image and stability, the Board has decided to part ways with Hossam Hassan and his technical and administrative staff”.
Egypt have now replaced Hassan with Ali Maher, the current manager of Ceramica Cleopatra,
Hassan led the team to 21 wins, 10 draws, and seven defeats in 38 matches.
Egypt will return to action in the Nations Cup qualifiers against Malawi on November 13th.
