The 5 most important information about Ali Maher, the new coach of the Egyptian national team
Ali Maher was appointed as the national team’s technical director after Hossam Hassan’s contract was terminated
Quick Look
- The Egyptian Football Association announced on Saturday that Ali Maher has been assigned to coach the Egyptian national team during the next stage, after terminating Hossam Hassan’s contract, which ran until 2030.
- Maher is 52 years old, and won the Egyptian Club League Cup title twice with Modern Sport and Ceramica Cleopatra.
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Why It Matters
The Egyptian Football Association announced the appointment of Ali Maher as technical director of the national team after terminating the contract of former coach Hossam Hassan, which was scheduled to continue until 2030.
The Egyptian Football Association revealed, on Saturday, that Ali Maher had been assigned to assume the duties of the coach of the “Pharaohs” team during the next stage, and presented his vision for forming his assistant staff.
The appointment of Ali Maher to lead Mohamed Salah’s teammates came after the termination of Hossam Hassan’s contract, which was scheduled to continue until 2030.
Who is Ali Maher?
He is 52 years old, born in 1973.
-He practiced football as a player and retired in 2004.
-He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Al-Ahly Club in 2013.
-He has a professional “CAF” training license.
-His favorite formation is 1/3/2/4, according to the Transfer Market website.
-He coached the clubs of Al-Tersana, Al-Assiouty Sport, Smouha, Al-Masry of Port Said, Modern Sport (formerly Future), and Ceramica Cleopatra.
He won two Egyptian Club League Cup titles in 2022 and 2025 with the Modern and Ceramica clubs.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Maher will present to me the formation of his auxiliary apparatus soon
Very likely · Within days
Ali Maher will manage the Egyptian national team in the upcoming matches
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the details of Ali Maher’s contract and its duration?
- Who are the proposed members of the auxiliary apparatus?
- What are the reasons for terminating Hossam Hassan’s contract prematurely?
- When will Ali Maher officially start his duties with the national team?
