Ahmed Hegazi Speaks ⁣Out on Leaving Egyptian National Team Camp

Ahmed Hegazi, Egyptian national team defender and Saudi NEOM‌ ranked professional player, has addressed his ‌decision to⁣ leave the Egypt national team camp⁣ ahead of the upcoming Botswana match.

The technical staff of ⁢the Egyptian national ⁤team had decided to drop Hegazi from the‌ upcoming match, as revealed by‌ a source via “Yalla Koura”.

Hegazi took to his official Instagram page⁣ to⁢ share his side⁢ of the story, stating, “I did not apologize for the camp of the Egyptian national team this morning was removed from the ⁢position of coach ‌of the Egyptian national ⁤team.”

He further explained, “In‍ response to⁣ the circumstances of yesterday’s match, ⁣I also did not ⁢apologize for the fight, a member of the technical director’s assistant staff had a full ​view and reaction to the hearing.”

Hegazi ‍emphasized his commitment to the national team, saying, “In 13 ⁣years with the national team and 100 international matches I have never been negative ‍and the interest ⁣of the ​national team ⁢is more important to me than anything else.”

He concluded by wishing the Egyptian team success in their upcoming⁢ matches.

The controversy surrounding Hegazi’s exit began after he clashed with the Egyptian ⁤national team’s coaching staff over his⁤ non-participation in the Cape Verde match, which ended ‌with a (3-0) score.

The match was part of the first round of African qualifiers for the Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025), with⁣ the “Pharaohs” set to play a second round match against Botswana next Tuesday.

Several players, including​ Mohamed⁢ Salah, attempted to calm the situation between Hegazi and the national team’s technical staff before the player’s exit was finalized.