Hany Abu Rida, President of the Football Association, is meeting with Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national team, to finalize the contract renewal file.
Hossam Hassan's contract with the Egyptian national team expired following the team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last July.
A source told Yalla Kora in exclusive statements: "Hany Abu Rida is meeting with Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan to settle certain matters related to the contract renewal."
The source clarified: "There are some differences regarding certain points in the new contract, but Hany Abu Rida intends to close the file during today's session."
The source concluded: "The Football Association wants to sign the new contract with Hossam Hassan before the upcoming national team camp."
Previously, Yalla Kora had revealed an agreement between the Football Association and Hossam Hassan on the details of his new contract.
The source explained that Hossam Hassan's monthly salary, which was one million Egyptian pounds, will increase by more than 150%, a percentage higher than that of the rest of the coaching staff... Read the details here
Hossam Hassan took charge of the Egyptian national team in February 2024, replacing the Portuguese coach Rui Vitória.
Hossam Hassan led the Egyptian national team in 35 matches across various tournaments and competitions, achieving 20 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses.
Hossam Hassan participated with the Egyptian national team in both the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.
Hossam Hassan successfully led the Egyptian national team to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time in the history of the Pharaohs' participations.
He also reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but the team was eliminated by Senegal.
The international break will run from September 21 to October 6. During this period, the Egyptian national team will play its first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola, followed by a match against South Sudan, and thereafter a friendly match that is currently being arranged.
