Queiroz Resigns As Egypt Coach After Failure To Pick World Cup Ticket

Queiroz Resigns As Egypt Coach After Failure To Pick World Cup Ticket

By Our Reporter

Egypt head coach, Carlos Queiroz, has departed his post as Pharaohs coach after the North Africans were defeated 3-1 on penalties by Senegal on Tuesday in their World Cup playoff.

The loss, which came after a 1-0 defeat on the day and a 1-1 draw on aggregate, came just over three weeks after Queiroz’s Egypt were defeated by Senegal on penalties in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

“Dream is Over. From the bottom of my heart, my gratitude to Egypt Federation for this honour of coaching the National Team,” Queiroz posted on his @Carlos_Queiroz Twitter handle.

“To all my players and my staff, my recognition and humble thank you so much,” he added. “You will be always in my heart.

“It was my privilege to work and be helped by such dedicated and capable professionals and wonderful friends.”

Queiroz, who was appointed national team boss in September, oversaw a mixed campaign at the Nations Cup, as Egypt reached the final, but were criticised for their conservative and negative style.

The head coach also courted controversy with his incendiary touchline style, and was suspended for the final after being sent off in the semi-final victory over hosts Cameroon.

“Without you, nothing could be possible for me in my life,” he concluded. “I am very much proud of you lads.

“My best wishes and enormous gratitude to all Egyptian fans. To the future.”

Queiroz, who had two stints at Manchester United as Sir Alex Fergusons’s assistant, has also held the reins of the national teams of Colombia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, as well as his homeland Portugal.

His previous stint in African football came with the South Africa national side between 2000 and 2002, although he resigned ahead of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea after falling out with the South Africa Football Association.