The Egyptian Football Association, led by President Hani Abourida, is set to hold an emergency meeting on October 12 to discuss the future of the national team's coaches, including head coach and twin brothers, Hosam and Ibrahim Hassan. The meeting comes amid controversy surrounding the team's recent performances and internal conflicts. The association aims to address issues that arose during the team's recent training camp, including the departure of star player Mohamed Salah and public disagreements between coaches and players.
The meeting will focus on evaluating the team's recent performances, including their victories and draws in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against South Sudan and Angola. The team currently tops their group, but the association wants to ensure that the coaches and players are aligned and working towards their goals. The emergency meeting will also discuss ways to improve communication and relationships between the coaching staff, players, and the association.
One of the key issues to be addressed is the need for the coaching staff to control their media statements and prevent further controversies, such as the recent public disagreement between Hosam Hassan and goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy. The association also wants to establish clear rules for the utilization of foreign-based players, including Hamza Abdel Karim, who plays for Spanish club Barcelona, and Omar Faid.
Khaled El-Derndeli, deputy president of the association and head of the national team's delegation, has submitted a comprehensive report on the team's recent activities, including their trip to South Sudan and the incidents that occurred during their return to Cairo. The report highlights the need for better organization and communication within the team.
The association is expected to reaffirm its confidence in the twin coaches, Hosam and Ibrahim Hassan, but with certain conditions. These include the need for better media management, improved relationships between the coaching staff and players, and clear guidelines for the utilization of foreign-based players. The association aims to create a more stable and focused environment for the team ahead of their upcoming matches.
The national team is set to face Malawi in the next round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, and the association wants to ensure that the team is well-prepared and focused. The emergency meeting on October 12 will be crucial in determining the future of the national team's coaches and resolving the recent controversies that have plagued the team.
The Egyptian Football Association's efforts to stabilize the national team and address recent controversies come ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The team's performance in the qualifying matches has been promising, but the association wants to ensure that the team continues to work towards their goals and makes a strong showing in the tournament.
Key points
- The Egyptian Football Association will hold an emergency meeting on October 12 to discuss the future of national team coaches Hosam and Ibrahim Hassan.
- The meeting aims to address recent controversies, including public disagreements between coaches and players, and to establish clear rules for the utilization of foreign-based players.
- The association wants to create a more stable and focused environment for the team ahead of their upcoming matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.
