Egypt sack Cuper after World Cup ouster

Egypt have parted ways with head coach Hector Cuper following the nation’s elimination from the FIFA
World Cup.

The Pharaohs, finished bottom of Group A without a point. They were appearing at their first World Cup
finals after 28 years.

“We appreciate the work from the coach, from reaching the Africa Cup of Nations after three years of
absence and taking Egypt to the World Cup after 28 years of absence.”

However, the EFA confirmed in a statement on Tuesday: “We held a meeting after returning from Russia
and the entire board decided to say thank you to Cuper and his technical staff.

Cuper, 62, would have been out of contract after the tournament, but had been in negotiation with the
Egypt Football Association before the tournament started.

Egypt lost to Uruguay by a lone goal which was followed by a 3-1 loss to hosts Russia and ended with
Monday’s 2-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia.