Rogério Micale departs as Egypt U-20 coach

Brazilian coach Rogério Micale has officially announced his departure as head coach of Egypt’s U-20 Olympic team following the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) decision to breach his contract according to him.

In a statement shared on Monday, Micale revealed that the EFA approached him weeks ago with a request to reduce his contract due to financial difficulties. Despite his agreement to a reduction starting in 2025, the EFA demanded further cuts ultimately leading to the termination of the agreement according to Micale.

Micale’s tenure, which began in August 2022, saw notable achievements including leading Egypt to the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics and securing qualification for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

Below is the full statement from Rogerio Micale: