Speculation about the future of Egypt’s national team coaching staff has triggered a fresh wave of discussion, with former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui’s name circulating on social media as a possible candidate for the Pharaohs job. However, there is no reliable confirmation that the Egyptian Football Association has approached Regragui or placed him on its shortlist. The link should therefore be treated as an unverified rumour, not an official development.
The reports surrounding Egypt began with claims that the federation was considering a change after the team’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi. A report carried by African Football, citing Egyptian newspaper Al-Masry Al-Youm, said Hossam El-Badry and Ali Maher were among the local names being discussed, while a foreign coach remained an option for some officials. That report did not identify Regragui as an agreed or confirmed target.
There is also an important update: on 6 November, Hossam Hassan responded to the reports about his possible departure and said he was continuing in his role and preparing for Egypt’s next fixtures. Goal and Al Jazeera reported his comments, adding important context to the earlier claims about a coaching change.
Another key fact often missing from the rumour is that Regragui is no longer Morocco’s national team coach. He left the position in March 2026, and Mohamed Ouahbi was appointed as his successor. Regragui remains a prominent name in African football after leading Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, but that record alone does not establish that Egypt are pursuing him.
For now, the facts are clear: Egypt’s coaching situation has been the subject of media reports, Hossam Hassan has publicly rejected claims that he is leaving immediately, and no official announcement has connected Regragui with the Egyptian job. Any potential move would need confirmation from the coach or the Egyptian Football Association.
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