Hossam Hassan sacked as Egypt head coach over ex-wife scandal

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan, citing concerns over the image and stability of the national side after a series of controversies surrounding his marital life. The move came three days after Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation banned Hassan from appearing on media platforms over a case linked to his private life and former wife.

Local media reported lawyers representing Hassan had filed a complaint against his ex-wife, Dina Mostafa, known publicly as “Dan Adam”, alleging forgery of official documents and bigamy. On the pitch, a 0-0 home draw with Angola in a Nations Cup qualifier in September came under scrutiny after Hassan substituted talisman Mohamed Salah in the 60th minute.

The Trabzonspor forward left the national team camp, and the EFA said he avoids playing on artificial pitches and, therefore, would miss the qualifier against South Sudan that same month, which Egypt won 5-0.