The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) announced on its official Twitter account the name of Egypt's first coach, who will succeed Mexican coach Aguirre, who was sacked after Egypt's exit from the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Al-Ittihad announced the appointment of Hossam Al-Badri, the former Egyptian coach of Al-Ahly, to lead the Egyptian team in the coming period, after a great period of news that was likely to approach other coaches, Hossam Hassan and Ehab Galal, but the choice of the Egyptian Federation of coach Hossam Al-Badri.

It is scheduled to form Hossam Badri his assistant in the team within the next few hours, after taking office formally after reaching an agreement on many matters concerning his leadership of the national team.