Shehata resigns as Egypt coach

Hassan Shehata resigns as Egypt coach

Hassan Shehata has resigned as coach of Egypt following their 0-0 draw with South Africa which now makes qualification for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations virtually impossible.
The mastermind of the Pharaohs three consecutive African titles offered to quit after a marathon meeting with the Egyptian FA on Monday to discuss reasons for their abysmal performance in the qualifiers. An offer the EFA graciously accepted.
Shehata was criticized for not infusing enough young talents into his aging team but then was again criticized for doing so at the expense of Ahmed Hassan in Sunday’s draw in front of a packed Cairo International Stadium.
However an under-current in the whole saga suggests the 61-year-old’s departure could be linked to his open support for ousted President Hosni Mubarak.