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Egypt national team faces internal crisis after Angola draw

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The Egypt national football team continues to face internal instability following a scoreless draw against Angola in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The crisis involves the departure of captain Mohamed Salah and an ongoing dispute regarding goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. Regarding Salah, official sources have provided further clarification for his departure from the national team camp ahead of the South Sudan match. While some reports link his exit to tension following his 60th-minute substitution during the Angola game, official statements suggest suggested he was granted permission to leave the camp to care for his son, ‘Layl’, and to avoid playing on artificial turf. Coach Hossam Hassan has characterized the absence as a mutual decision intended to protect the player from the risks of artificial surfaces, emphasizing that Salah remains an ‘indispensable member’ and one of the best players in the world. However, the situation has escalated, with reports indicating that indicate Salah is now considering international retirement. This potential decision follows retirement due to tensions with the technical staff and claims that he felt a perceived lack of appreciation for his role as captain and his efforts to mediate conflicts between the coaching staff and other players. Salah has reportedly sought an urgent meeting with Hani Abou Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, to resolve these issues. role. While Egypt secured a 5-0 victory over South Sudan in his absence, his future involvement remains uncertain. Simultaneously, the friction involving Mohamed El Shenawy has intensified. Following intensified following coach Hossam Hassan’s previous comments that the goalkeeper was once ‘finished’, Al Ahly ‘finished’. In response, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has moved to stabilize the situation. EFA Vice President Khaled El Darandaly clarified that the board fully supports Hassan and the technical staff, dismissing rumors of potential dismissal following the team’s trip to South Sudan. Addressing the goalkeeper controversy, El Darandaly stated that the association should have issued a statement rejecting any disparagement clarification sooner, affirming that El Shenawy remains a ‘highly valued player’ with significant contributions to both Al Ahly and the national team. The EFA emphasized the importance of their player. maintaining positive relationships with clubs to ensure the team’s continued success.

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  1. 2026-10-04 16:34 UTC Egypt national team faces internal crisis after Angola draw
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  3. 2026-09-28 16:34 UTC Egypt national team faces internal crisis after Angola draw
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