Cairo: Egypt has named Rui Vitoria, formerly of Portugal’s Benfica, as the coach for its national team after Ehab Galal was sacked, according to a statement on Tuesday.
“The Egyptian Football Association has reached a final deal with Portuguese Rui Vitoria to lead the Egyptian national team for the next four years,” the association wrote on Twitter.
Egyptian media reports said the Portuguese coach, who led Benfica to the Primeira Liga title in 2016 and 2017, would earn 2.4 million euros annually under the contract.
Former coach Galal was dismissed on June 16 after the Pharaohs slipped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia in the qualifiers for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
His stint lasted a mere two months after taking over from Carlos Queiroz who led Egypt to the AFCON final which they lost to Senegal in February.
Egypt lost to Senegal again under Queiroz in African play-off for a place at this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
RODRI SIGNS NEW CONTRACT WITH CITY
Manchester City’s Spanish international midfielder Rodri has signed a new contract with the Premier League champions which will keep him tied to the club until 2027.
The three year extension follows City bringing in England midfielder Kalvin Phillips into the centre of midfield to replace veteran Fernandinho who left the club.
The 26-year-old Rodri joined City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around 50 million pounds ($59.15 million) and has won two Premier League titles.
“We have been very successful since I came here, which is something that makes me very proud. But to be honest, that success has made me even more hungry. Once you start winning big titles, you don’t want to stop,” he told the club’s website.
“City, I feel, offers me the best chance of winning trophies and that’s why I am so pleased to be staying here for longer,” he added. — AFP/Reuters
