The Egyptian Football Association has issued a statement calling for calm and solidarity amid claims that it was weighing Hossam Hassan's removal as Egypt manager. The appeal comes as the national team prepares for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Malawi.
Association calls for calm
The Egyptian Football Association said in a statement issued on Saturday: “The Egyptian Football Association affirms that the interest and stability of the senior national team come at the top of its priorities, as it represents Egyptian football and the aspirations of its fans.”
The statement did not mention Hossam Hassan by name. The association said: “In light of the events raised recently, the current phase requires a great deal of responsibility, calm and solidarity, away from any escalation or emotional reaction that could affect the national team's focus and its preparation for the upcoming fixtures.”
Closing the statement, the association stressed the need to get behind the team: “The association calls on all media outlets and Egyptian fans to support the national team and rally around it, in a way that fulfils the aspirations of Egyptian football fans.”
Egypt prepares for Malawi
Egypt's camp gets under way on 9 November at the National Teams Centre. The two matches against Malawi are in the third and fourth rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Cairo International Stadium will host the first leg on 13 November. Egypt and Malawi will reconvene at Bingu International Stadium in Malawi for the fourth round.
Egypt leads Group Two
Egypt sit in Group Two alongside Angola, South Sudan and Malawi. Egypt lead the group with 4 points, ahead of second-placed Angola on goal difference. Malawi hold third on 3 points, while South Sudan prop up the group without a point.
Egypt opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Angola at home and then won 5-0 away against South Sudan.
Egypt reached World Cup round of 16
Egypt qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup while Hossam Hassan was steering the national team.
