The Egyptian Football Association, led by Hani Abou Rida, has entrusted Shouqi Ghareeb, the association's technical director, with evaluating the performance of national team coach Hossam Hassan during the team's recent international break. This decision comes after a series of incidents and controversies surrounding the team's training camp.
The team's recent international break was marred by several controversies, including the exclusion of Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy and Hassan's comments that he had previously included El Shenawy in the team when he was "finished." Another incident involved the team's travel to South Sudan for a 2026 World Cup qualifier, where the team's delegation was upset by the incorrect listing of Hassan and his brother Ibrahim in official communications.
The national team's performance during the international break was also marked by a goalless draw against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and a friendly loss to South Africa at Cairo International Stadium. These results have raised concerns about the team's form and cohesion under Hassan's leadership.
In response to these developments, the Egyptian Football Association has decided to task Ghareeb with reviewing and assessing Hassan's performance during the team's recent training camp. This evaluation is expected to cover various aspects of the team's performance, including tactics, player selection, and overall team management.
According to sources, a meeting is planned between Hassan, his brother Ibrahim, and Abou Rida to discuss the various incidents that occurred during the team's training camp. This meeting is expected to address the controversies surrounding Hassan's comments and the team's overall performance.
The Egyptian Football Association has faced criticism for its handling of the team's affairs, particularly with regards to Hassan's comments and the team's recent performances. The association's decision to task Ghareeb with evaluating Hassan's performance is seen as an attempt to address these concerns and restore stability to the team.
The evaluation of Hassan's performance is expected to have significant implications for the team's future, including the possibility of changes to the coaching staff or player selection. The Egyptian Football Association is under pressure to improve the team's results and restore confidence in the team's leadership.
Key points
- The Egyptian Football Association has tasked Shouqi Ghareeb with evaluating Hossam Hassan's performance during the national team's recent international break.
- The team's recent international break was marred by several controversies, including the exclusion of Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy and Hassan's comments.
- The evaluation of Hassan's performance is expected to have significant implications for the team's future, including the possibility of changes to the coaching staff or player selection.
