Egypt FA Reveals New Coaching Candidates.. Shawky Gharib Nears Federation Role While El Ramady and Azima Eye Olympic Team Job

The Egyptian Football Association has revealed the main candidates for upcoming technical positions, with Shawky Gharib emerging as a strong candidate for the FA technical director role, while Ayman El Ramady and Mohamed Azima are among the names considered for the Olympic team job.

  Thu , July 16 2026 / 06:30 PM Updated At: 2026-07-16 18:30:39

Major Changes Expected Inside Egypt Football Association 🔥🇪🇬

The Egyptian Football Association has started making moves to reorganize several technical and administrative positions within the football system ahead of the upcoming period, with several names being considered for new roles at both the federation and national teams.

Mustafa Abu Zahra, a member of the Egyptian Football Association board, revealed the latest developments regarding the technical director position at the federation, as well as the candidates being considered to lead the Egyptian Olympic national team. ⚽🏆

Shawky Gharib Emerges as Favorite for FA Technical Director Role ⭐

Mustafa Abu Zahra confirmed that Shawky Gharib, former manager of Al Mokawloon Al Arab, is currently the leading candidate to become the Egyptian Football Association’s technical director, replacing Alaa Nabil.

He explained that Gharib’s extensive experience is one of the main reasons behind his strong position, as he has previously worked with Egypt’s senior national team, Olympic team, and youth national team, in addition to managing several Egyptian Premier League clubs.

Abu Zahra highlighted that the upcoming stage requires a figure with major experience to help develop the technical structure and create clear plans for improving national teams and discovering new talents. 🔥

Shawky Gharib’s Experience Gives Him Advantage 🏆

Shawky Gharib has a long career in Egyptian football, holding several technical positions with both clubs and national teams.

His nomination comes as the federation seeks a person with full knowledge of national team operations and the challenges facing Egyptian football, especially regarding youth development and improving competitiveness.

Federation officials believe that an experienced technical director could help establish a long-term strategy for Egyptian football. ⭐

El Ramady and Azima Among Olympic Team Candidates 🔥

Regarding the Olympic national team, Abu Zahra revealed that several names are being considered for the coaching position.

Ayman El Ramady, current manager of National Bank of Egypt, is among the leading candidates due to his recent performances and his wide coaching experience.

Mohamed Azima is also included in the list after successful coaching experiences outside Egypt, along with several other Egyptian Premier League managers. ⚽✨

Competition for Egypt Refereeing Committee Chairman Role 📢

Meanwhile, the Egyptian Football Association continues discussions over the appointment of a new chairman for the refereeing committee after thanking Colombian referee expert Oscar Ruiz and the technical refereeing committee for their efforts last season.

There are different opinions within the federation, with one side supporting the appointment of another foreign expert with a strong resume to develop Egyptian refereeing.

Another direction supports giving an experienced Egyptian referee the opportunity to lead the committee in the next stage. 🔥

Candidates to Replace Oscar Ruiz ⭐

The list of candidates includes several experienced refereeing figures, with Essam Abdel Fattah among the names receiving attention despite his current work with the Syrian Football Association.

Other candidates include Samir Osman and Yasser Abdel Raouf, while former refereeing committee chairman Gamal El Ghandour has been ruled out due to his contract with a television channel.

A New Era Awaits Egyptian Football 🏆

The Egyptian Football Association aims to reorganize the technical and refereeing structures by selecting figures with experience and the ability to create development.

The sports community is waiting for the final decisions regarding these positions, as they could have a major impact on the future of Egyptian national teams, talent discovery, and building a new generation capable of competing at the highest level. 🇪🇬🔥

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