AFCON 2021: Egypt Suffers Setback As Performance Analyst Resigns

AFCON 2021: Egypt Suffers Setback As Performance Analyst Resigns Sampson Adedeji It was a big blow for Nigeria's Super Eagles group opponent Pharaoh of Egypt a few days to the start of the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon as the team performance analyst Michael Loftman resigned from his position, BSNsports.com.ng can report. The South African spent just four months with the Pharaohs and was part of the team that came fourth in the FIFA Arab Cup and reached the final stage of the World Cup qualifiers. Loftman, who worked with Premier League outfits Watford and Tottenham & South African giants Orlando Pirates, revealed the news through his social media handle, revealing the reason behind his decision is his desire to return home to South Africa. "This included opportunities to work with some of the best players and staff in the football world and many of the best on the African Continent. “Before the Arab Cup in December I decided to move back to South Africa to continue my coaching journey in the country I’ve learnt to call home. “Thank you to all of the locals and staff who I worked with in Egypt – it was an important experience both personally and professionally. “It was a privilege to work across the World Cup Qualifiers and stand for the Egyptian National Anthem. “I’ll be watching AFCON from home but my footballing spirit will be in Cameroon wishing all of the National teams and players the best," Loftman added.