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Hossam Hassan Agrees to Keep Egypt National Team Coaching Staff

Sat , September 05 2026 / 02:21 PM By: Misr Connect 5 min read
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Hossam Hassan has agreed with the Egyptian Football Association to keep the current coaching staff unchanged ahead of Egypt’s September camp and AFCON 2027 qualifiers

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Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egypt national team, has agreed with Egyptian Football Association officials to keep the current coaching staff unchanged in the coming period.

The decision comes amid a period of stability surrounding the national team, with no plans to make changes to the coaching staff at this stage.

Egypt to Keep Its Current Coaching Staff

Hossam Hassan has reached an agreement with the Egyptian Football Association to continue working with the same coaching staff.

The decision is aimed at maintaining stability within the national team, particularly as Egypt prepares for its upcoming official commitments.

The coaching staff is expected to continue working under the same structure while preparing the players for the next stage of the campaign.

Egypt’s September Camp Date

The countdown is underway to Egypt’s next national team camp, which is expected to feature three matches.

The Pharaohs will play two official matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, in addition to a friendly against South Africa.

Hossam Hassan has reportedly settled on September 17 as the starting date for the camp, one day after the conclusion of the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

Four Days Before the International Break

Egypt’s coaching staff will have around four days to work with the squad before the official international window begins on September 21, running until October 6.

Players from domestic clubs are expected to join the camp from its first day, while Egypt’s overseas-based players will join when the official international window begins.

This arrangement will allow the coaching staff to work with the domestic players before the squad is completed with the arrival of the overseas-based players.

Egypt’s AFCON 2027 Qualifying Matches

Egypt will begin its qualifying campaign against Angola on September 25 in Cairo.

The Pharaohs will then face South Sudan on September 29 at the latter’s home stadium as part of the first and second rounds of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

The camp will also include a friendly against South Africa as part of Egypt’s preparations for its upcoming official matches.

Hossam Hassan Focuses on Stability

The decision to maintain the current coaching staff comes at an important stage for the Egyptian national team as preparations begin for the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.

Keeping the same coaching group reflects the desire of Hossam Hassan and the Egyptian Football Association to preserve technical and administrative stability while allowing the staff to continue its work without changes.

Will Egypt change its current coaching staff?

No. Hossam Hassan and the Egyptian Football Association have agreed to keep the current coaching staff unchanged.

When will Egypt’s next training camp begin?

The camp is scheduled to begin on September 17, one day after the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League ends.

How many matches will Egypt play during the camp?

Egypt will play three matches: two official AFCON 2027 qualifiers and a friendly against South Africa.

When will Egypt face Angola?

Egypt will face Angola on September 25 in Cairo.

When will Egypt play South Sudan?

Egypt will face South Sudan on September 29 away from home in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

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