CAIRO: After months of wrangling, a botched signing and a near walk-out, Egypt has a new head coach. American Bob Bradley, fired over the summer and replaced by German Jurgen Klinsmann, is set to take over The Pharaohs as they recover from a dismal recent spell that will see them at home this January instead of defending its three straight African Cup of Nations championships. “All is good. Bradley will be here on Sunday to sign the contract,” Egyptian FA official Azmy Megahed told The Associated Press on Wednesday in Cairo. Although specifics pertaining to the deal were not released by either Egypt nor Bradley's New York-based agent Ron Waxman, earlier disagreements between the two parties were reportedly at odds over the salary. However, Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl said the deal may not be a “done deal.” “Source near Bob Bradley: don't believe reports his hiring as Egypt coach is ‘done deal'.” Bikyamasr.com could not confirm the details. One Egyptian FA official, speaking on anonymity, did confirm that Bradley was expected in Egypt, “but I do not know if this is to sign a contract or continue negotiations.” BM
