EFA not to renew Cuper’s contract

CAIRO – 25 June 2018: Egyptian Football Association decided to put an end to national team manager, Hector Cuper’s era with the national team after the poor performance of the team at the World Cup according to Egypt Today sources.

Egypt had a disastrous run at the competition losing their three games at the group stage.

Egypt started their participation against Uruguay when they lost 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Uruguayan defender, José Giménez.

Egypt also lost the second game 3-1 to the host nation, Russia, with Mohamed Salah scoring Egypt’s only goal at the game.

Egypt lost 2-1 at the Arab derby against Saudi Arabia despite leading the score by a goal from Mohamed Salah.

However, the Saudi team returned in the game by two goals from Salman El- Farg and Salem Al-Dawsri.

“I did not decide my future but my contract with Egypt ends by the end of the World Cup. I will have a meeting with EFA and we will see what happens.” Cuper commented to press after the loss to Saudi Arabia.

Uruguay leads the Group table with 9 points while Russia at the second position with six points, Saudi Arabia at the third position with three points and Egypt at the bottom of the group with 0 points.