Hossam Hassan Withdraws From CAF Conference
Egypt national team head coach Hossam Hassan has apologized for not attending the CAF Strategy Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Santa Maria on Sal Island in Cape Verde from October 7 to 9, 2026.
According to a source within the Egypt national team, Hassan’s decision was due to a previously arranged family commitment: the wedding of Hassan, the son of Egypt team director Ibrahim Hassan, which is scheduled for Friday, October 9, the final day of the conference.
The source stressed that Hassan’s absence is not related to any technical issue or dispute, but rather to the family event.
🔥 Arsene Wenger Among Conference Participants
The CAF Strategy Conference will bring together leading figures from African football, including Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal manager.
CAF confirmed that the event will gather national-team coaches and football experts from across the continent to discuss ways to develop African football and improve its competitiveness on the global stage.
Hossam Hassan had been included among the coaches scheduled to take part in the conference, alongside several coaches who led African teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
⭐ Key Football Development Issues on the Agenda
The three-day conference is expected to focus on several issues surrounding the future of African football, particularly following the record performances by African national teams at the 2026 World Cup.
Discussions will cover national-team development, coaching standards, player development and long-term strategies designed to improve the continent’s competitiveness ahead of future international tournaments.
The program also includes technical meetings focused on analyzing the performances of African teams and exchanging ideas between coaches, administrators and football experts.
📢 Family Commitment Behind Hassan’s Absence
Reports initially confirmed that Hossam Hassan would not travel to Cape Verde for the conference. Sources close to the Egypt national team later clarified that his absence was caused by the family wedding and was not connected to any dispute with the Egyptian Football Association.
The decision comes as the Egypt coaching staff continues preparations for the national team’s upcoming international commitments following the latest international break.
🏆 Hassan Continues His Work With Egypt
Despite missing the CAF event, Hossam Hassan remains focused on his responsibilities with the Egypt national team as preparations continue for the Pharaohs’ upcoming challenges.
The conference represents an important opportunity for African coaches to exchange knowledge and experience, but Hassan’s previously scheduled family commitment ultimately led him to withdraw from the event.
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