Egypt sack coach Hossam Hassan after controversy over his ex-wife
The Egyptian Football Association dismissed Hassan and his staff on Saturday, saying recent events had hurt the national team's image and stability. Ceramica Cleopatra coach Ali Maher, 52, takes over before Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Malawi.
Egypt have sacked national team coach Hossam Hassan. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Saturday that it had reviewed recent events and their "negative impact on the positive image and stability" of the team. His technical and administrative staff are also leaving. "Maintaining stability of the team is top priority," the federation said, according to Al Jazeera. The sacking came three days after Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation banned Hassan from appearing on media platforms. The ban was linked to a case involving his private life and his former wife, Dina Mostafa, known publicly as "Dan Adam". Al Jazeera reported that, according to local media, Hassan's lawyers had filed a complaint against her alleging forgery of official documents and bigamy. The Nile Post reported that her representatives denied the claims. The EFA did not name the specific incidents behind its decision. Hassan's work on the pitch also came under scrutiny. In September, Egypt drew 0-0 at home with Angola in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Hassan took off Mohamed Salah in the 60th minute, and Salah then left the national team camp. The EFA said he avoids playing on artificial pitches and would miss the qualifier against South Sudan that month. Egypt won that game 5-0. Former Egypt attacker…
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