Former Al-Ittihad Alexandria coach Tamer Mostafa joins Egypt backroom staff

Former Al-Ittihad Alexandria coach Tamer Mostafa has been appointed as part of Ali Maher’s technical team as the new head coach prepares to take charge of Egypt.

Mostafa’s appointment follows approval from the Egyptian Football Association after Maher selected him as one of his preferred assistants for the new technical setup.

According to reports, the federation granted Maher full authority to assemble his backroom staff, allowing him to select the individuals he believes are best suited to execute his football philosophy and technical plans without interference from federation officials.

The decision forms part of the association’s effort to give the newly appointed technical director the necessary freedom and responsibility to shape the team ahead of its upcoming assignments.

Mostafa is expected to be officially presented as a member of the coaching staff during Wednesday’s press conference, where the federation will introduce Maher and formally announce the composition of his technical team.

The assistant coaching department will include Mohamed Abdel Karim and Tamer Mostafa, while Mostafa Fathi has been appointed as the goalkeeping coach.

Maher and his technical team now face the immediate task of preparing Egypt for their upcoming double-header against Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Pharaohs will host Malawi in Cairo on November 13 before travelling for the return encounter on November 17.

With preparations already underway, the new technical team will be expected to quickly establish its working structure and ensure the players are adequately prepared for both fixtures as Egypt continue their campaign for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.