This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
Published on August 2, 2019, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has indicated that he does not expect the next head coach of the national team to be from abroad.
El-Sisi's statement comes after the departure of Mexican coach Javier Aguirre, who was sacked by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations performance.
The host nation was eliminated by South Africa in the tournament, sparking widespread criticism of the team's performance.
