Hossam Hassan to Mamelodi Sundowns? Latest details emerge about coaching move

Other opportunities could influence his next move

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Hossam Hassan to Mamelodi Sundowns? Latest details emerge about coaching move

Mamelodi Sundowns could be considering a change in the dugout after a difficult spell, with a former Egypt coach reportedly emerging as a potential replacement for Miguel Cardoso.

Sundowns reportedly approach Hossam Hassan

According to UAE-based publication Erem News, Sundowns have presented an offer to Hossam Hassan following his departure from the Egyptian national team.

The reported approach came a day after the Brazilians lost 3-1 to USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The defeat added to pressure on Cardoso, whose team had also suffered an early exit from the CAF Champions League.

🚨🇿🇦 LES MAMELODI SUNDOWNS APPROCHENT HOSSAM HASSAN ! Selon https://t.co/aHsxZME5mM, le club sud-africain lui aurait formulé une offre après sa défaite face à l’USMA en Supercoupe d’Afrique. Hossam aurait demandé un délai de réflexion. https://t.co/klxx9kD7qY
— Nile Foot 🇪🇬 (@NileFootFR) November 10, 2026

Sundowns held an emergency meeting on Monday, with the Portuguese coach's future reportedly discussed. He was ultimately backed to remain in charge for now, but the reported offer to Hassan suggests the club may be exploring alternatives.

Hassan weighs other coaching opportunities

The 60-year-old reportedly welcomed Sundowns' interest but is delaying his response while considering other possibilities.

Erem News claims Hassan has received a verbal offer through an agent to coach Jordan, alongside an informal approach concerning the Iraq national team. Neither opportunity has progressed to a formal offer.

🚨😳 VIRÉ APRÈS UN SCANDALE CONJUGAL : HOSSAM HASSAN N’EST PLUS LE SÉLECTIONNEUR DE L’ÉGYPTE ! La Fédération égyptienne a officiellement mis fin aux fonctions de son sélectionneur, quelques jours après une série de polémiques liées à sa vie privée. En août dernier, une violente altercation entre ses deux épouses dans un hôtel aurait dégénéré. Présent sur les lieux, Hassan aurait même perdu connaissance avant d’être transporté à l’hôpital. La Fédération évoque notamment les répercussions négatives de ces événements sur l’image et la stabilité de la sélection. Après avoir conduit l’Égypte jusqu’aux huitièmes de finale du Mondial 2026, le technicien quitte donc son poste dans des circonstances particulièrement controversées. Ali Maher a été désigné pour lui succéder. 😳🇪🇬 © 🗞 @AJE_Sport
— iBleFoot (@iBleFoot) November 9, 2026

Hassan became available after the Egyptian Football Association ended his tenure on Sunday and appointed Ali Maher as his successor. The decision came despite a contract extension that had been expected to keep him in charge until 2030.

During his spell with Egypt, Hassan guided the Pharaohs to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the last 16, marking the first time they had progressed beyond the group stage in the competition.

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