Hossam Hassan denies contact over Jordan manager’s job

Former Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has rejected reports that he is being considered for a return as head coach of Jordan.

Hassan recently left his position with Egypt, with Ali Maher appointed as his successor.

Speaking to Jordanian newspaper Al Rai, Hassan said: “The Jordan Football Association has not contacted me in recent days about the possibility of taking charge of Jordan, as has been reported.”

Reports had suggested Hassan could return to the Jordan national team, which he managed in 2013. During that spell, he led the side in its qualifying campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Jordan came close to reaching the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but were beaten by Uruguay in the play-off.

The Egyptian Football Association subsequently confirmed Hassan’s departure from the national team and appointed Maher in his place.

Hassan took charge of Egypt in 2022. He led the Pharaohs to fourth place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup was the latest major tournament listed among Hassan’s achievements with Egypt, while his managerial career has also included previous spells with Jordan and several Egyptian clubs.

Those clubs are Zamalek, Al Masry, Telecom Egypt, Smouha, Misr Lel Makkasa and Al Ittihad Alexandria.