The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) will officially present Ali Maher as the new head coach of the national team at a press conference on Wednesday, November 11.
The event is scheduled for 1:00 pm local time at the National Teams Centre in Sixth of October City, where Maher will appear alongside members of his newly assembled technical team.
The 52-year-old was appointed on November 7, replacing Hossam Hassan, whose departure also brought an end to the tenure of his technical and administrative staff.
The EFA, led by president Hani Abu Rida, expressed appreciation to Hassan and his assistants for their contributions during their time with the Pharaohs.
Maher has already begun his work with the national team, having taken charge of Egypt’s first training camp ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Malawi.
The new coach has also announced his first 26-man squad for the two encounters, recalling goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy and midfielder Mahmoud Trezeguet, while handing forward Mahmoud Mamdouh his first senior national team call-up.
Egypt will host Malawi in Cairo on November 13 before travelling to Lilongwe for the return fixture on November 17. The matches represent the third and fourth rounds of the qualifying campaign.
The Pharaohs currently lead Group B with four points after opening their campaign with a goalless draw against Angola before recording a 5-0 victory over South Sudan.
Wednesday’s press conference will give Maher an opportunity to outline his football philosophy, immediate priorities and preparations for the two matches.
The Egyptian FA will be hoping the new technical team can build on the squad’s existing strengths and maintain the country’s push for qualification for the 2027 continental tournament.
