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The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan following a series of controversies that raised concerns about the team’s image and stability.
In a statement on Saturday, the EFA said it had reviewed recent events and their “negative impact on the positive image and stability” of the national team before ending its relationship with Hassan and his coaching staff.
The association has appointed Ali Maher, who currently manages Egyptian club Ceramica Cleopatra, as his replacement. An EFA source told AFP that Hassan’s personal issues had created significant tension around the national team.
The dismissal came three days after Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation banned Hassan from appearing on media platforms over a case involving his private life and former wife.
Local media reported that lawyers representing Hassan had filed a complaint against his ex-wife, Dina Mostafa, popularly known as “Dan Adam”. They accused her of forging official documents and bigamy.
However, her representatives denied the allegations. Hassan’s position had already come under scrutiny after several disputes following Egypt’s run to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The campaign marked the country’s best-ever performance at the tournament.
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The former striker took charge of the national team in March 2024. He also led Egypt to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations before the team finished fourth.
Former Egypt forward Mido had criticised the situation in September, saying it had “gone out of control” and calling on football officials to intervene.
Meanwhile, Maher will take charge of Egypt before the country’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi on November 13 and 17.
