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Egypt FA denies plans to sack Hossam Hassan after Angola draw
September 27, 2026 at 01:32 AM
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4 reports · over 3 hours
Egypt's football federation has denied any plan to remove coach Hossam Hassan amid fallout from his comments following the national team's 0-0 draw with Angola.
- Broadcaster Hani Hethout said Al Ahly chairman Mahmoud El-Khatib ordered club silence until the final whistle, then approved a statement supporting captain Mohamed El-Shenawy.
- An Egyptian Football Association source denied any intention to remove Hossam Hassan as national team coach.
- Egypt's national team held a recovery session ahead of its trip to South Sudan for the second round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Hethout cited Hassan's criticism of clubs and league level among three reasons behind the federation's discontent.



