Egypt: Hossam Hassan sacked as coach over marital troubles

The Egyptian Football Association dismissed Hossam Hassan and his entire staff on Saturday after months of public controversy over disputes with his two ex-wives. The EFA appointed Ali Maher with immediate effect; he will lead Egypt against Malawi on November 13 and 17 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Hassan had been barred from public appearances by Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation for violating privacy rules. The article says the highly publicized marital disputes and leaked photos damaged the national team’s image and stability and upset some senior players.