The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team manager Hossam Hassan, saying recent controversies had damaged the side’s image and threatened its stability.
The decision was announced in a statement last Saturday after the federation reviewed events surrounding the team. It said those developments had had a “negative impact on the positive image and stability” of the national side.
Ali Maher, who is currently manager of Ceramica Cleopatra, has been appointed as Hassan’s replacement.
An EFA source told AFP that Hassan’s personal issues had generated considerable tension around the national team. The dismissal came three days after Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation barred Hassan from appearing on media platforms in connection with a case involving his private life and former wife.
Local media reported that lawyers acting for Hassan had lodged a complaint against his ex-wife, Dina Mostafa, who is publicly known as “Dan Adam”. The complaint reportedly alleged that she had forged official documents and committed bigamy.
Representatives for Mostafa denied the allegations.
Hassan’s position had already been questioned after several disputes followed Egypt’s progress to the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup. That was the country’s best performance in the history of the tournament.
The former striker became Egypt manager in March 2024. During his tenure, he also guided the team to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, before Egypt finished fourth.
Former Egypt forward Mido said in September that the situation had “gone out of control” and urged officials to step in.
Maher’s first fixtures will come in Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. His side are scheduled to face Malawi on November 13 and 17.
