Egypt are nearing the appointment of a new head coach according to Amr El-Ganainy, the chairman of the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) normalisation committee.
The federation jettisoned Javier Aguirre hours after their Round of 16 elimination by South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Having been touted as favourites for the tournament, the host nation fell short of expectations, leading to the departure of the experienced Mexican manager.
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El-Ganainy has revealed the five coaches in the running for the role, and believes a decision is forthcoming.