The Egyptian Football Federation has announced the appointment of Ali Maher as the new national team coach, replacing Hossam Hassan who was dismissed from his position. According to a statement released by the federation, the decision was made during a meeting of the board of directors, which was held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The federation cited the need to maintain stability and achieve the team's goals as the reason for the change.
Ali Maher will start his new role immediately and will be in charge of the team's upcoming matches against Malawi. The federation has given Maher the freedom to choose his technical staff, which will be announced on Sunday. Maher will also be responsible for selecting the team's squad for the upcoming matches. The federation's decision to appoint Maher was made after a thorough evaluation of the team's performance and the need for a new approach.
The Egyptian Football Federation has confirmed that there will be no position of team manager in Maher's technical staff, as he prefers to deal directly with Hani Abu Rida, the supervisor of the national team. Maher has not yet discussed the details of his contract with the federation, which will be negotiated by Khaled Al-Drandli and Tarek Abu Al-Enein. The federation is keen to ensure that the team is well-prepared for its upcoming matches.
Hossam Hassan was thanked for his efforts and contributions to the team during his tenure, and the federation wished him continued success in his future endeavors. Hassan's dismissal was announced earlier on Saturday, and Maher's appointment was made shortly after. The federation's decision to make changes to the team's technical staff was made in response to the team's recent performance.
Ali Maher's first task as national team coach will be to prepare the team for its upcoming matches against Malawi. The team's performance has been under scrutiny in recent times, and the federation is keen to see an improvement in results. Maher will be expected to bring a new approach and strategy to the team, and the federation is confident that he will be able to achieve the team's goals.
The Egyptian Football Federation has appealed to the team's fans and supporters to continue backing the team during this critical phase. The federation believes that the team's success is dependent on the support of its fans, and it has urged them to rally behind the team. The team's upcoming matches will be crucial in determining its future prospects.
The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of Maher's technical staff and the team's squad for the upcoming matches. The federation is expected to announce the team's squad and technical staff on Sunday, and fans are keen to see the new team's composition. The team's performance in its upcoming matches will be closely watched, and the federation is confident that Maher will be able to lead the team to success.
Key points
- Ali Maher has been appointed as the new national team coach of Egypt, replacing Hossam Hassan.
