January 15, 2026

Egypt Dismiss El Badry After Failing To Beat Gabon

Written By Omolagba Oluwayemi

Egypt’s FA (EFA) has dismissed coach Hossam El Badry less than 24 hours after Sunday’s World Cup qualifying draw in Gabon.

The Pharaohs rescued a 1-1 draw when equalising in the last minute, in a match where Omar Gaber saw red after 71 minutes.

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El-Badry was named as Egypt’s head coach by the EFA after Javier Aguirre was sacked following the 2019 African Cup of Nations.

During his period as a head coach, El-Badry led the Pharaohs in nine games, five of which he won and four he tied.


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However, Egypt’s performance in the current 2022 World Cup qualifications was questioned by many, especially after the draw with Gabon on Sunday.

Following that, EFA decided that it was time to look for a change as they decided to dismiss Hossam El-Badry and his staff from their position.

The decision came through EFA official social Media platforms, the statement came as follows: “The Egyptian Football Association would like to thank Hossam El-Badry and his technical staff for the work they have done for the national team.

“We wish them good luck and fortune in their future career. And the EFA will decide the new technical staff for the national team during the next 48 hours.”

Meanwhile…

Al Ahly have announced the re-signing of Entag El-Harby star Mostafa El-Badry on a five-year deal, becoming the club’s fifth summer signing according to kungfut.com.

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The forward is set to make a return back to El-Tetsh following an impressive season with Entag El-Harby after scoring 11 goals while providing two assists in 28 games.

The 24-year-old becomes Al Ahly’s fifth summer signing following deals for Percy Tau, Luís Miquissone, Karim Fouad, and Hossam Hassan.

Moreover, the Red Devils have also called back Amar Hamdi and Ahmed Abdelkader to return to the club from their loans at Ittihad of Alexandria and Smouha respectively.

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