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Egypt national teamAfter taking charge of Egypt in succession to Hossam Hassan, Ali Maher faces five technical priorities at the start of his tenure: developing the attack, using Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush effectively, broadening the squad’s options, improving the defence, and building cohesion and trust between players and fans.
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Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersGhana host Somalia today in a Group C match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with both teams seeking their first points after losing their opening two matches. Ghana sit bottom of the group without a point after defeats to Ivory Coast and Gambia, while Somalia have also lost twice, to Gambia and Ivory Coast.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersEgypt, under new coach Ali Maher, faces Malawi in the third and fourth rounds of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Morocco seeks to seal qualification. Tunisia and Libya meet in two crucial Group Eight fixtures. The round also features matches involving Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersMalawi head coach Kalisto Pasuwa said facing Egypt in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be difficult, pointing to the Pharaohs’ strength.
Egypt national teamAli Maher said he was delighted to take charge of Egypt, calling the role a great honour. At his introductory press conference, he said he and his coaching staff had ideas they wanted to implement despite the limited time, while relying on the players’ character and abilities.
Egypt national teamCeramica Cleopatra football director Saad Samir said it was realistic for him not to be part of the new Egypt coaching staff led by Ali Maher, stressing that what matters to him is the success of the coach and his staff.
Africa Cup of NationsTurkish newspapers highlighted Mohamed Salah’s arrival at Egypt’s national team camp and his first meeting with coach Ali Maher, who took charge of the team after Hossam Hassan. The source said the meeting was friendly and that Salah appeared to be in good spirits.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersNiger coach Nabil Neghiz said he was sorry his country could not host Morocco, and that he would have preferred to play one of the two matches in front of Nigerien fans, ahead of the teams’ meetings in the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Egypt national teamEgypt captain Mohamed Salah joins the national team camp today, Tuesday 10 November, ahead of the two matches against Malawi in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The coaching staff will set his training schedule.
Egypt national teamIbrahim Fayek says Bassem Ali left Ali Maher’s new Egypt coaching staff after the Football Association announced his appointment as assistant coach. Ali had joined the national team’s camp and begun preparing for the Malawi match in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers before being barred from training.
Egypt national teamEgypt coach Ali Maher has postponed choosing a replacement for assistant coach Bassem Ali until after the team’s two matches against Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Maher will lead the coaching staff for both matches, assisted by general coach Mohamed Abdelkarim.
Egypt national teamMalawi head coach Kalisto Pasuwa said the delayed arrival of several players in Egypt because of travel affected the team’s preparations for their match against Egypt, scheduled for Friday, November 13, in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
