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Egyptian FA vice president criticizes Hossam Hassan over South Sudan trip conduct
October 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM · Updated 12d ago
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Khaled El-Darandaly accused the national team's coaching staff of protocol violations during the delegation's trip to Juba for an AFCON 2027 qualifier.
- Egypt beat South Sudan 5-0 in Juba in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, a trip Darandaly headed as delegation chief.
- Darandaly said head coach Hossam Hassan did not exchange greetings with him before departure and that no contact followed the match.
- Darandaly said he will file a report on the trip so that "each person receives their due" over the protocol lapses.
- Darandaly stated there is no current plan to dismiss the staff but pledged a decisive stand, with a meeting slated with federation president Hani Abu Rida.
- Darandaly defended Hani Abu Rida's backing of goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy after Hossam Hassan had called the player 'finished.'
- Darandaly criticized the technical staff for attacking clubs that cooperate with the national team.
- A meeting between Hossam Hassan and Hani Abu Rida is scheduled after Egypt's friendly against South Africa on Friday.



