Mohamed Morad, the media coordinator for the Egyptian national team, denied reports circulating in recent hours that Ibrahim Hassan, the team manager, had used offensive language towards the Pharaohs' players during or after the match against Angola.
The Egyptian national team had drawn 0-0 with Angola in a match played at Cairo International Stadium, as part of the first round of qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Team Coordinator
In statements sent to journalists, Mohamed Morad, the media coordinator for the Egyptian national team, confirmed that news circulating about Ibrahim Hassan, the Egypt team manager, insulting players during the match against Angola was incorrect.
The team's media coordinator clarified that video clips showed Hossam Hassan and Mohamed Salah together while the latter was sitting on the bench, denying any altercations occurred.
Morad emphasized in his statements that the Egyptian national team staff did not meet with the players at all after the match against Angola, contrary to reports circulating in recent hours about a meeting between the two aforementioned parties.
The team's media coordinator indicated that the Pharaohs' technical staff were present in a small room at Cairo Stadium after the match against Angola, while the players remained in the dressing rooms.
Morad continued by explaining that the national team headed to the hotel after the end of the Angola match, where Hossam Hassan met the players at the dining table, making sure to support them and boost their morale.
He continued his remarks, confirming that the news circulating in recent hours aims solely to stir public opinion.
At the conclusion of his talk, Mohamed Morad affirmed there was no anger among the players, denying any agreements to boycott the upcoming Egyptian national team camp.
