Aboutrika's Support for Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Explained: 'Last National Chance'

Egyptian media personality Ibrahim Fayeq has shed light on the strong support shown by football legend Mohamed Aboutrika for Hossam Hassan, the current coach of the Egyptian national team. Fayeq explained Aboutrika's perspective during a session in Doha, which also included Wael Gomaa and Shikabala, during the 2025 Arab Championship.

According to Fayeq, Aboutrika expressed his view that the national team's coaching position should be supported as much as possible for Hossam Hassan. Aboutrika reportedly stated, "As much as you can, support Hossam Hassan, because he is the last national Egyptian experience that might come in this area." This sentiment underscores a belief that Hassan's tenure represents a critical opportunity for Egyptian football.

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As much as you can, support Hossam Hassan, because he is the last national Egyptian experience that might come in this area.

Fayeq further elaborated on Aboutrika's reasoning, explaining that the success of a national coach like Hassan could pave the way for other Egyptian coaches. Aboutrika believes that Hassan's achievements would help overcome the existing reservations and difficulties that have historically surrounded the appointment of local coaches. "Aboutrika said that Hossam Hassan's success will be a success for the national coach and will open the door after people had a problem with the Egyptian coach," Fayeq recounted.

Fayeq concluded by emphasizing the sincerity of Aboutrika's support, noting that he witnessed Aboutrika's backing of Hassan during the analysis studio for the World Cup. This observation reinforced Fayeq's conviction in the genuine nature of Aboutrika's stated belief in Hassan's potential and the importance of his role for Egyptian football.

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Aboutrika said that Hossam Hassan's success will be a success for the national coach and will open the door after people had a problem with the Egyptian coach.