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Ali Maher, technical director of Ceramica Cleopatra, is finalizing his move to lead Egypt's national football team, replacing Hossam Hassan. The transition includes plans to restructure the coaching staff, with former goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadary among candidates for goalkeeping coach roles.
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Ali Maher moves to Egyptian Football Association headquarters — The Ceramica Cleopatra manager departed the Army Stadium in Port Said immediately after his team's 3-2 victory over Abu Qir Fertilizers in Egypt Cup Round 32 to sign his national team contract. Maher posted only "Praise be to God" on Facebook in response to speculation about the appointment.Ahmad Radwan reveals Egypt Insurance psychological approach — The Egypt Insurance technical director disclosed his strategy for managing players ahead of the Zamalek Egypt Cup match, emphasizing reduced pressure and player confidence as key factors in the team's recent improved performance.Al-Ahly field Zizo and Ben Sharqi against Al-Sekka Al-Hadid — The Reds lineup included Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Ashraf Ben Sharqi in attack for the Round 32 Egypt Cup fixture at Cairo Stadium, with midfielder Omar Al-Saei and defender Yasser Ibrahim in the starting eleven.Ceramica Cleopatra advance with penalty conversion — Peter Korkis earned and converted a penalty in the 32nd minute against Abu Qir Fertilizers, giving Ceramica a 1-0 halftime lead and keeping them on course for a Round 16 spot.Egypt U-23 squad arrives in Tunisia for African qualifying — The Egypt youth delegation (born 2010) reached Carthage Airport to compete in North African qualifying for the African Youth Cup of Nations between November 10-16, led by technical director Abdel Sattar Sabri.Egypt secures three-year extension for Super Globe handball tournament — The International Handball Federation confirmed Egypt will host the Super Globe (World Men's Clubs Championship) in 2027, 2028, and 2029, with a new international competition called "Grand Eight" launching in Cairo in November 2027.What to Watch:
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