The president of the Egyptian Football Association Hani Abou Rida resigns and 'sacks' his technical team after the hosts' shock elimination from the African Cup of Nations
South Africa's Thamsanqa Mkhize celebrates after the country's match against Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on July 6, 2019.
Saturday's match saw rank outsiders South Africa stun the record seven-time African champions whose line-up included Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and who were among the favourites to win the tournament. The federation has also feuded with Salah, the reigning African Footballer of the Year and won the Champions League last month with his club Liverpool, who has accused the body of misusing his image inside the country.
Following Saturday's defeat, Aguirre said he alone took the blame for the host nation's disastrous campaign and indicated he would hold talks with the Egyptian football association over his future.
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