Rui Vitoria’s time as the head coach of the Egypt national team has come to an end. The Portuguese technician has been sacked following Egypt’s early exit in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. « The Board of Directors of the Egyptian Football Federation, after its meeting today to discuss the technical and administrative reports regarding the national team’s participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, has decided to dismiss Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria and his assistant staff, while studying the backgrounds of foreign coaches and presenting them at the next meeting, » read the statement from the Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Mohamed Youssef will take charge of the Egypt national team until the appointment of the next coach, according to the Egyptian Football Federation. Vitoria, who had been in charge since July 2022, was contracted with the Federation until 2026. He managed only 18 matches with the Pharaohs, achieving 12 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss.
