Egypt sacks coach Hossam after viral brawl between his wives

KUALA LUMPUR: The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has sacked national head coach Hossam Hassan following a public altercation between his two wives.

In a statement on Wednesday, the EFA said its board of directors ended Hassan's contract because the controversy damaged the national team's image, according to The New Arab.

Ceramica Cleopatra manager Ali Maher will replace Hassan.

The decision followed a board meeting to address negative media coverage of Hassan's personal life.

Days earlier, Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation banned him from appearing on television or giving interviews over the August incident.

A video of the physical fight between the two women at a luxury hotel cafe on Egypt's north coast went viral on social media.

According to The Sun, the argument turned physical, prompting bystanders to call the police.

Hassan fainted while trying to break up the fight.

Local media reported that Hassan later divorced his first wife, Howaida al-Gharbawy.

Before the incident, Hassan was praised for leading Egypt to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, the team's first knockout-stage appearance.

EFA urged Egyptian football fans to continue supporting the national team during the transition.