Egypt Dismisses Coach Rui Vitória Following Africa Cup of Nations Setback

The Egyptian Football Association has terminated Rui Vitória's contract after a series of disappointing results, including a last-16 exit in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Egypt fired coach Rui Vitória and his backroom staff following the team's failure to advance beyond the round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Youssef has been appointed as interim coach, with the Egyptian Football Association considering foreign candidates for a permanent replacement.
The team's performance was marred by injuries to key players, including Mohamed Salah and goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
Rui Vitória's tenure ended prematurely, despite a contract intended to run until the 2026 World Cup.
The Africa Cup of Nations has led to several coaching changes, with Egypt among the nations to part ways with their head coach.