Ali Maher, the new technical director of Egypt's national team, has started taking practical steps to assume his role. He met with the Egyptian Football Association, led by Engineer Hani Abu Rida, to discuss the team's preparation program and technical and administrative arrangements for the upcoming phase. The meeting reviewed the expected work plan, including preparations for the upcoming camp and preparing players for international obligations.
During the meeting, Ali Maher and football association officials discussed the team's technical and organizational needs. They also talked about arrangements related to accommodation, training, and facilities that will be provided to players during the camp. The new technical director is expected to submit a list of names of members of the supporting technical staff to the football association's board on Sunday.
After the meeting, Ali Maher conducted an inspection tour at the National Teams Center to assess the level of preparations and available services. He checked on the readiness of facilities to receive players and technical staff members. The tour included inspecting the team's accommodation hotel, sports hall, and dining facilities.
Ali Maher's moves aim to finalize organizational matters early before training begins. This is particularly important given the limited time available for the technical staff to prepare the team for upcoming matches. Egypt's national team will face Malawi on November 13 and 17 in the qualifying matches for the 2027 African Cup of Nations.
The new technical staff seeks to utilize the camp period to prepare players physically and technically. They also aim to achieve harmony among team elements, which will help in presenting a strong start and maintaining the lead in the second group in the African qualifiers. Ali Maher took over as coach after replacing Hosam Hassan.
The Egyptian Football Association is working to provide suitable conditions for the new technical staff. This includes providing necessary facilities and services at the National Teams Center. The association aims to support the team's preparation for the upcoming challenges.
Egypt's national team is currently leading the second group in the African qualifiers. The team will face Malawi in the next two matches, which will be the first official test for Ali Maher as the new coach. The team's performance in these matches will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the 2027 African Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Ali Maher begins preparations as Egypt's new national team coach
- Egypt's national team to face Malawi in African Cup of Nations qualifiers
- Ali Maher inspects facilities at National Teams Center
Reporting sources
- Sawt Al-Umma · Sawt Al-Umma
