Statement by the Egyptian Football Association: This is what it asked of the fans to prevent the team from faltering

The Egyptian Football Association, through its accounts on social media platforms, on Saturday, issued a statement calling for support for the “Pharaohs” team and rallying around it. The Federation of the First Popular Game in Egypt said in its statement: “The Federation confirms that the interest and stability of the first national team is its top priority, as it represents Egyptian football and the aspirations of its fans.”

He added: "In light of the events raised recently, the current stage requires a great deal of responsibility, calm and solidarity, far from any escalation or emotion that may affect the team's focus and preparation for future entitlements." The Egyptian Federation continued: “The Federation calls on all Egyptian media and fans to support the national team and rally around it, in a way that achieves the aspirations of the Egyptian football fans.”

Press reports had claimed that the Egyptian Federation was close to terminating the contract of the “Pharaohs” coach, Hossam Hassan, after the personal crises he had been going through recently. Mohamed Salah's teammates are scheduled to face the Malawi national team on November 13 and 17, in the third and fourth rounds of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.