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Mexican Javier Aguirre named Egypt's new manager
Published in Ahram Online on 01 - 08 - 2018

Mexican Javier Aguirre was named Egypt's new coach on Wednesday, succeeding Argentinean manager Hector Cuper who had parted company with the Pharaohs following their poor 2018 World Cup campaign.
Aguirre has agreed to a four-year contract that will see him earn a monthly salary of $120,000, member of the Egyptian FA Magdy Abdel-Ghany told reporters. This means the 65-year-old will be in charge of Egypt until the 2022 World Cup.
Former Mexico and Japan coach Aguirre, who took charge of several Spanish clubs, including Atletico Madrid and Espanyol, said earlier that he would be "honoured" to lead Egypt.
Aguirre's predecessor Cuper ended his three-year spell with a disappointing appearance at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, losing all three group stage games against Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia to face bitter criticism for his defensive strategy.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA)'s insistence on hiring a foreigner contrasts with the demands of critics that an Egyptian coach be hired, recalling memories of the golden era of Hassan Shehata, who led the country to three successive African Cup of Nations wins (2006, 2008 and 2010).
EFA officials revealed earlier that Shehata was considered, as well as former Ahly coach Hossam El-Badry, current Masry coach Hossam Hassan, and Smouha's Talaat Youssif.
Egyptians were shocked by the weak show of the national team at the World Cup, which relied heavily on England's best footballer, Mohamed Salah, prompting many to slam the EFA board.
The criticism has been fading gradually, with the elected board refusing to resign and no follow-up announced on a review by the sports ministry and parliament of their work.
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