Hossam Hassan: Egyptian Football Corrupt

The former international striker was dismissed as coach of Masri, along with twin brother Ibrahim, on Sunday following his indefinite ban by the FA, after they stirred tension during a regional clash with Algeria's Bejaia at the weekend.

Ibrahim spit at a referee and attacked a fourth match official, prior to Hossam's sending off for protesting a referring decision in Algeria.

However, Hossam backed his brother, arguing that the EFA was unfair to them.

"I lost my job, but I promise to fight corruption of Egyptian football as long as I am alive!" blasted an angry Hossam Hassan, whose two-year stint as coach has been riddled with controversies.

"Egyptian fans must be aware of the truth, and I will work on that through the media.

"The decision to suspend us proves how unfair the FA is. Other clubs were involved in similar incidents during continental competitions and the association did not react.

"But the FA board anticipates any slip-up for me and Ibrahim, that’s why they decided to interfere."

Hossam said his brother was right when he insulted referee Khaled Ramses, assaulted a fourth official, and made inappropriate gestures to Algerian fans.

"Ibrahim is not guilty because he was defending Masri players against the dangerous fireworks of the Algerian supporters," he insisted.

The 42-year-old equally condemned former Egypt teammates and current EFA officials Ahmed Shobeir, Magdi Abdul-Ghani as well as EFA boss Samir Zaher.

Samm Audu