Shikabala calls on Hossam Hassan to resign as Egypt coach

Mahmoud Abdel Razek Shikabala, former Zamalek player and captain, sent a message to Egypt coach Hossam Hassan calling on him to resign, saying the national team coach should command respect and have a strong personality.

Speaking on television, Shikabala said this was the first time he had seen such a stir surrounding an Egypt coach. He added that the coach should hold a special place among the players and be seen as a symbol, stressing that no one is bigger than Egypt.

Egypt are preparing for a training camp during the international break in November, when they will play two matches against Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: the first in Cairo on November 13 and the second away from home on the 17th of the same month.