Hossam Hassan

Egypt's national team pledges to build on World Cup success in meeting with president

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 - 05:43 GMT

During a reception honoring the squad in New Alamein City, several players stressed to El-Sisi that the team would spare no effort to achieve further success, the Presidency said in a statement.

Egypt joined by global voices decrying 'refereeing injustice' after World Cup exit to Argentina

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 08:56 GMT

Egypt appeared on the brink of one of the tournament’s greatest upsets, leading 2-0 with just 11 minutes remaining against the defending champions before conceding three late goals to suffer a heartbreaking elimination.

From Gaza to Bangkok: World celebrates Egypt's historic World Cup last-16 breakthrough

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 - 05:22 GMT

The landmark achievement sparked jubilant celebrations far beyond the final whistle in Dallas, with scenes of joy unfolding across the Arab world, among Egyptian communities abroad and even in Thailand as fans united to celebrate the Pharaohs.

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 - 06:46 GMT

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 ​World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ‌ahead of the knockout phase

Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up

Sat, 30 May 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the ​2026 World Cup in North America next ‌month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday.

Africa Cup of Nations good preparation for Egypt’s World Cup campaign

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 - 12:21 GMT

Egypt might be disappointed with failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final but coach Hossam Hassan said on Friday it had been a good experience ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Salah will leave behind Liverpool tension to play for Egypt in Africa Cup

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 - 10:59 GMT

Mohamed Salah will escape the tension at Liverpool for a spell when he heads to Morocco with Egypt next week for the Africa Cup of Nations, following his clash with the Premier League champions’ manager Arne Slot.

Hossam Hassan reflects on reaching Egypt Capital Cup Final

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 05:15 GMT

The Pharaohs enjoyed tremendous support from the fans, who were eager to attend the inauguration of the Egypt Stadium in the New Administrative Capital.

Egyptian writer Omar Elbanouby releases ‘Football in Drifting cities’ book

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 - 04:02 GMT

Egyptian writer Omar Elbanouby releases ‘Football in Drifting cities’ book

EFA Sacks Hossam El Badry

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 - 04:23 GMT

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Monday that Hossam El Badry is sacked from his position as the national team head coach.

Al Ittihad appoint Hossam Hassan as new coach

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 07:19 GMT

Hassan will succeed Talaat Youssef who resigned after Al Ittihad's 2-1 loss to El Masry in the Egyptian league.

AFCON trophy disappeared from Egyptian Football Association's headquarter

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 - 01:15 GMT

EFA employees said that former Egypt national team captain Ahmed Hassan kept the trophy with him.

Hossam Hassan is one of the best strikers I have coached, Zobel

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 01:50 GMT

"Hossam is one of the best strikers I have coached. He reminded me of Bayern Munich players," Zobel said.

Hassan: Coaching Al Ahly is a dream which I won’t pursue

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 08:57 GMT

Egyptian legendary football player and manager Hossam Hassan spoke on Tuesday about his coaching ambitions in the future.

Smouha SC appoint Hossam Hassan as a manager

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 - 01:51 GMT

Smouha SC appoint on Saturday Hossam Hassan as a manager to follow former coach, Adel Abdel Rahman.

Pyramids FC sack Hossan Hassan, sign Ramon Diaz

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 - 12:31 GMT

Hossam Hassan's sacking move was taken right after the thrilling 3-3 draw against Zamalek in the Egyptian League.

Pyramids FC appoints Hossam Hassan as head coach

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 - 03:00 GMT

Hassan resigned from his post as Al-Masry manager on Monday after the club failed to reach the CAF Confederation Cup final, losing to Congo’s Veta Club.

Salah breaks Hossam Hassan's historic record

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 - 07:00 GMT

Salah reached his 13th goal at the qualifiers and he broke Hossam Hassan’s record of 12 goals.

Egyptian stars to face world stars on October

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 - 12:40 GMT

Mido revealed that a friendly match, bringing the Egyptian football stars together with the legends of world football, will take place on October 28.

FIFA invites Hossam Hassan to attend 2018 World Cup opener

Sat, 05 May 2018 - 04:03 GMT

Hassan received the invitation as he is considered one of the best Egyptian and African players in history.

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