Egypt sack coach Hossam Hassan and appoint Ali Maher
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Presse de Tunisie
The Egyptian Football Association has sacked coach Hossam Hassan, who had extended his contract until 2030 in September, and appointed Ali Maher to replace him. Hassan leaves the Pharaohs after 38 matches (21 wins, 10 draws, 7 defeats), with qualification for the 2026 World Cup and a 2025 AFCON semi-final to his credit.
The Egyptian Football Association announced on Saturday 7 November 2026 the end of Hossam Hassan's tenure as Egypt coach and appointed Ali Maher to succeed him. The federation also tasked the new coach with submitting the composition of his technical staff, according to La Presse de Tunisie.
Hossam Hassan leaves his post after 38 matches with the Pharaohs, with a record of 21 wins, 10 draws and 7 defeats. Appointed in February 2024, the former Egypt national team's top scorer had led the team to the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON and the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, where they were beaten 3-2 by Argentina, according to La Presse de Tunisie.
Ali Maher, 52, arrives from Ceramica Cleopatra, the club with which he won the Egyptian League Cup in 2025. He had already won the competition in 2022 with Modern Sport, according to La Presse de Tunisie.
The federation said it had taken its decision after reviewing recent events and their repercussions on the image and stability of the national team. It had nevertheless extended Hossam Hassan's contract until 2030 in September, according to La Presse de Tunisie.
