Egypt football chief silent on reports of Hossam Hassan's dismissal as twin brother attacks critics

Reports that Egypt's football association has decided to dismiss coach Hossam Hassan have gone unanswered by its president, while his twin brother attacked critics.

• Ibrahim Hassan, the Egypt team director, wrote on Facebook that media and critics were attacking the coaching staff and urged support for it instead.
• Broadcaster Saif Zaher said Hani Abu Rida, the football association president, gave him no answer when asked about Hossam Hassan's future.
• Zaher said the association's board meeting on Saturday concerns the Olympic team and that no decisions have been taken on the first team.
• Reports said the association had settled on dismissing Hossam Hassan before the two Malawi matches in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.