The EFA decided to end Marco Tardelli's contract today after losing hope in reaching WC.

After the recent defeat against Libya in the World Cup 2006 qualifications, the Egyptian Football Association decided to terminate Marco Tardelli's contract after realizing that he wasn't the right man for the job.

The head of the EFA Mr. Essam Abdel Moneim declared today in a press conference that Tardelli is officially sacked and Ismail Yousef will be in charge of the National team till another coach is appointed.

The current temporary EFA will not appoint the new coach but instead, the new coach will be appointed by the newly elected EFA.

It should be mentioned that Ismail Yousef is not expected to lead the national team in any games in the current period apart from friendlies as the nearest official fixture for the NT will be in March 2005.

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