Egyptian national team players comment on the departure of Hossam Hassan

A number of Egyptian players were keen to bid farewell to Hossam Hassan and his brother Ibrahim, after their departure from the “Pharaohs” team. On Saturday, the Egyptian Football Association terminated the contracts of coach Hossam Hassan and his brother Ibrahim, who was the national team manager, thanking them.

Defender Mohamed Hani, through his account on the “X” platform, posted a picture of the twins on Sunday, and commented: “Thank you for all your efforts, fatigue, and achievements...and all the best in what comes next.” Goalkeeper Mustafa Schubert wrote via the “Story” feature on the Instagram platform: “Thank you for everything, and I wish you all the best in what comes next.”

Defender Ahmed Fattouh said: “Thank you for all your efforts, fatigue and achievements, and all the best in what comes next.” Midfielder Imam Ashour shared a picture of the twins, and commented: “Thank you.”

Striker Mustafa Zico posted the same photo of the twins, and commented: “Thank you for everything.” Hossam Hassan took over as coach of his country’s national team in February 2024, and achieved 21 wins, 7 defeats and 10 draws.

Hossam Hassan led Mohamed Salah’s teammates to reach the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, which was held in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, for the first time in the history of the “Pharaohs” team.