Egypt's Coaching Reset: Alaa Nabil Out, Foreign Boss to Take the Helm
19 December 2025
Egypt's Coaching Reset: Foreign Appointment on the Way
The Egyptian Football Association announced on Friday that Alaa Nabil will leave his post as national team coach, ushering in a fresh era.
In a statement from the Egyptian federation, the two parties stressed a mutual understanding and respect, confirming a joint decision by the board chaired by Hany Abu Rida and Nabil not to renew the agreement that ends this month after two years together, as the federation emphasizes discipline and forward planning.
The federation also praised Nabil for his dedication and his reputation as a trusted and capable football mind within the federation.
Nabil has coached Egypt and Jordan as an assistant to Mahmoud El-Gohary and has led youth development at Al Mokawloon Al Arab and ZED FC.
Egypt's federation has decided to appoint a foreign managerial director who will take charge next month, after the Pharaohs exited the Arab Cup at the group stage in Qatar.
The new coach will also reassess the technical staff across the age groups and reshape them for the coming phase. The aim is to rebuild a competitive national side for Africa's regional showpiece.
Punchline 1: If football were a sniper, this move is a precise headshot on delays—sharp, decisive, and a little risky.
Punchline 2: They hired a foreign coach to translate tactics from several languages into one clear message: go forward, score, and try not to blink during the press conference.
