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Hossam Hassan Defends Egyptian Coaches.. “Why Look Abroad When We Have Top-Level Local Coaches?”

Tue , September 15 2026 / 08:36 PM By: Misr Connect 4 min read
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Egypt national team head coach Hossam Hassan has defended local coaches, stressing that Egypt has highly capable managers and that coaching quality, not nationality, should be the main criterion.

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Hossam Hassan Sends a Clear Message About Choosing Egyptian Coaches ⚽

Hossam Hassan stressed that hiring a foreign coach should not always be the first option, pointing to the number of Egyptian coaches who possess the qualities and experience needed to lead teams and achieve positive results.

The Egypt head coach believes that coaches should primarily be evaluated based on their technical abilities, personality, capacity to manage players and ability to achieve the team’s objectives, rather than their nationality or reputation.

📢 “Why Look for a Foreign Coach?”

Hossam Hassan said: “Why look for a foreign coach when we have top-level Egyptian coaches? The most important thing is to choose a capable coach who can achieve success.”

The statement reflects the Egypt coach’s belief in the abilities of local managers, particularly given the number of Egyptian coaches who have gained experience through different footballing challenges over the years.

⭐ Quality Before Nationality

Hossam Hassan emphasized that competence and the ability to achieve success should be the main criteria when selecting a coach, regardless of nationality, insisting that Egyptian managers are capable of competing and leading teams to positive results.

His comments come amid ongoing debate in Egyptian football over the merits of local and foreign coaches, particularly when clubs and national teams are looking for managers to lead them during important stages.

🇪🇬 Supporting Egyptian Coaches

Hossam Hassan’s comments represent a clear message in support of Egyptian coaches and their right to receive trust and opportunities to prove their abilities, rather than assuming that a foreign coach automatically has an advantage simply because of his nationality.

Ultimately, the success of any coaching appointment depends on the manager’s ability to provide a technical impact, handle the team’s specific circumstances and achieve the required objectives — criteria that have nothing to do with a coach’s passport.

💬 Do you agree with Hossam Hassan that competence should be the main criterion when choosing a coach? Do you believe Egyptian coaches deserve more opportunities in Egyptian football? Share your opinion. 🇪🇬🔥

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