Sacking of Hossam Hassan: official announcement of his successor as Egypt manager

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The Egyptian Football Association have ended Hossam Hassan's spell at the helm of the national team, appointing Ali Maher as his successor after a board meeting called to discuss the latest developments.

In its official statement on Saturday, the association confirmed that the board had decided to thank Hassan and his technical and administrative staff, in line with the terms of the contract, while handing Maher the duties of head coach of the senior national team over the coming period.

Gratitude flowed for the efforts and dedication Hassan showed during his time in charge, with the association wishing him success and prosperity in the next chapter of his career.

The statement explained that the decision came out of the board meeting, which began on Saturday morning and remains ongoing. Officials weighed up every circumstance and event of recent weeks, along with the fallout and the damage done to the positive image and stability of the national team.

Maher, meanwhile, laid out his vision for assembling his assistant staff over the coming period after being officially confirmed in the role.

The association signed off by stressing that the national team sits at the top of its priorities. It renewed its call for Egyptian football fans and all supporters to get behind the side and rally around it during the important period ahead, backing the journey towards the aspirations of its supporters.