I was approached by Ghana: Celebrated Egyptian coach

Thomas Freeman Yeboah 14:56 - 05 May 2017

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Hassan Shehata has disclosed that both Ghana and Nigeria approached him for their national teams coaching jobs

Three times winning coach of the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt Hassan Shehata has revealed he was considered for the Black Stars coaching job.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) settled on James Kwesi Appiah as the replace for Avram Grant whose tenure ended in February, 2017.

Hassan Shehata's name didn't come up during the time the GFA was searching for Avram Grant's successor, but the Egyptian tactician has disclosed he came close to landing the Ghana job but talks broke down.

“I don’t think about retirement. I have received offers from the Nigerian and Ghanaian national teams, but the negotiations have broken down,” Shehata said.

“I want to take a break until the end of the season after leaving Petrojet. I have several offers from African and Arab national teams, but I will not reveal them now,” he added.

Shehata led Egypt to three consecutive African Cup of Nation between 2006 and 2010, but since then has failed to lift a trophy despite managing giants like Zamalek, Qatari side Al-Arabi, and Morocco’s Difaâ Hassani El-Jadidi.

The 69-year-old has parted ways with Petrojet after losing 1-0 to Nasr Lel Taa’deen at home, but he revealed that he is not thinking about retirement.