Egypt FA to unveil new head coach Ali Maher on Wednesday

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA), under the leadership of Hani Abu Rida, has announced plans to officially introduce newly appointed head coach Ali Maher on Wednesday.

The press conference will be held at the National Teams Center in Sixth of October City, where the federation will formally present Maher alongside members of his new technical team.

Maher’s appointment comes following the departure of former head coach Hossam Hassan, who left his position alongside his entire technical staff after previously leading the Pharaohs.

The Egyptian FA expressed its appreciation to Hassan and his assistants for their contributions during their time in charge of the national team before handing responsibility to Maher to oversee the next phase of the country’s football project.

The upcoming press conference will provide an opportunity for the new coach to be officially presented to the media and outline his immediate plans for the national team.

Maher has already started working with the available players as Egypt prepare for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Malawi.

The Pharaohs are scheduled to host Malawi on November 13 at Cairo International Stadium before travelling for the return encounter on November 17.

The two matches form part of the third and fourth rounds of the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign, with Egypt targeting positive results to strengthen their position in the competition.

The new technical team is expected to make the most of the ongoing training camp to improve the players’ physical condition, tactical understanding and overall coordination ahead of the two fixtures.

For Maher, the Malawi double-header represents an early opportunity to make his mark as Egypt’s new head coach and begin establishing his ideas within the squad.

The Egyptian FA will be hoping the new coaching arrangement provides the national team with the stability and direction needed as they pursue qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.