Experienced Argentine Hector Cuper is to coach the Egyptian national team, the country’s Football Association said yesterday

“The Egypt FA board announces after a meeting held by his president Gamal Allam appointing Argentinean Hector Cuper to coach our football national team,” the ruling body said.

Local media reported that Cuper’s contract will be terminated if he fails to lead Egypt to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The 59-year-old Cuper coached Valencia from 1999 to 2001 and took a side with little pedigree in Europe to successive Champions League finals in 2000 and 2001.

The Argentine took charge of Inter in 2001 and led them to the runners-up spot in Serie A in 2003 but Cuper was sacked the following season.

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