Terrence Mawawa

Hector Cuper has left his position as Egypt coach after the Pharaohs were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage.

The North Africans who were appearing at their first World Cup Tournament in 28 years, finished bottom of Group A without a point.

Their campaign ended with Monday’s 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Argentine Cuper, 62, would have been out of contract after the World Cup, but had been in negotiations with the Egypt Football Association (EFA) before the tournament started.