Egyptian national team manager Hosam Hassan has apologized for not traveling to Cape Verde with Hani Abourida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association, to attend the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conference. The conference, scheduled from October 7 to 9, will focus on the strategic development of African football. Hassan and Abourida were invited to attend the event, which will also be attended by the top 10 coaches who led African national teams in the 2026 World Cup.
The CAF conference in Cape Verde aims to bring together key stakeholders in African football to discuss the continent's football strategy. The event will feature the presence of Arsene Wenger, the French football administrator and former Arsenal manager, who is currently serving as FIFA's Director of Development. Wenger will be joined by other prominent figures in African football, including the top 10 coaches from the 2026 World Cup.
Hassan's decision to apologize for missing the conference comes amid recent controversies surrounding his role as Egypt's national team manager. There have been reports of disagreements between Hassan and Khaled El-Derndli, the deputy president of the Egyptian Football Association. The exact reasons for Hassan's apology were not disclosed, but it is understood that he will not be able to attend the conference.
The Egyptian Football Association had initially planned for Hassan and Abourida to travel together to the conference. However, with Hassan's apology, it is unclear who will represent the Egyptian national team at the event. Abourida is still expected to attend the conference, which will provide a platform for African football leaders to discuss key issues affecting the sport.
The CAF conference in Cape Verde is a significant event for African football, with discussions expected to focus on improving the competitiveness of African teams in international competitions. The conference will also provide an opportunity for African football leaders to engage with Wenger, who has extensive experience in football development.
Hassan's absence from the conference may raise questions about Egypt's commitment to African football development. However, it is understood that Hassan's apology was a last-minute decision, and the Egyptian Football Association has not made any official statements about his absence.
The 2026 World Cup is a significant milestone for African football, with several African teams expected to participate. The CAF conference in Cape Verde will provide a platform for African football leaders to discuss strategies for improving the continent's football performance.
Key points
- Hosam Hassan, Egypt's national team manager, has apologized for not traveling to Cape Verde for the CAF conference.
- The CAF conference in Cape Verde aims to bring together key stakeholders in African football to discuss the continent's football strategy.
- Hassan's apology comes amid recent controversies surrounding his role as Egypt's national team manager.
