The Egyptian Football Association announced that it has thanked Hossam Hassan, the former technical director of the national team, and his assistant staff, and has appointed Ali Maher, the technical director of the Ceramica Cleopatra team, to take over the technical leadership of the Pharaohs in the next stage.
The Egyptian Union clarified, in an official statement, that the decision came after a meeting of the Board of Directors, which discussed the developments and events of the past period, and their repercussions and effects on the stability and image of the national team, stressing that the interest of the national team remains at the forefront of its priorities.
The statement indicated that the Board of Directors decided to end the mission of Hossam Hassan and his technical and administrative staff, based on the contract clauses, while thanking them for the efforts they made during their tenure, wishing them success in their future professional endeavors.
On the other hand, the Union decided to assign Ali Maher to lead the first Egyptian national team in the coming period, and he will present his vision for the formation of the technical staff that will assist him in his new mission, in preparation for starting the work phase with the national team.
The Egyptian Football Association renewed its call to the fans and all supporters of the national team to continue their support and stand behind the team in the next stage, in light of the fans' aspirations to achieve the desired results and restore stability within the ranks of the Pharaohs.