Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly been presented with an opportunity to appoint former Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan as their next head coach. The Egyptian tactician has emerged as a possible candidate following growing discussions about the future of current coach Miguel Cardoso. According to reports from Egypt, a Moroccan sports marketing company has approached Sundowns officials with Hassan's name, and the proposal has reportedly received a positive response from the club's representatives.

The development was reported by Egyptian journalist Abdel Nasser Zidan, who explained that the Moroccan company initially contacted Ibrahim Hassan, Hossam's twin brother and assistant, before presenting the proposal to Sundowns. The approach comes at a time when the South African champions are facing questions about their recent performances, particularly after disappointing results in continental competitions. The reported interest in Hassan has therefore attracted attention among football supporters who are following developments at Chloorkop.

Hossam Hassan is a well-known figure in African football, having enjoyed an outstanding playing career before moving into coaching. He previously managed the Egyptian national team and has experience working with several clubs in Egyptian football. His reputation as a former international striker and his knowledge of African football are among the factors that have reportedly made him an interesting option for Sundowns. The 59-year-old is also understood to be interested in returning to coaching following his departure from the Egyptian national team.

However, the Egyptian coach reportedly prefers managing national teams rather than club sides, although he has not ruled out taking charge of a major club. The Moroccan marketing company is also said to have other coaching opportunities available for him should the Sundowns proposal fail to materialise. At this stage, there is no confirmed agreement or official announcement that Hassan will take over the South African club.

Meanwhile, Miguel Cardoso's position has attracted attention following Sundowns' recent continental disappointments, including their 3-1 defeat to USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup final. However, reports indicate that the club continues to support the Portuguese coach despite the speculation surrounding his future. Whether Hossam Hassan eventually becomes a serious candidate remains to be seen, but the reported proposal has added another interesting development to the ongoing discussion about Sundowns' coaching plans.

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