Former Pharaohs coach Cuper parts ways with DR Congo

Ahram Online , Thursday 9 Jun 2022

DR Congo have parted ways with Argentinean Coach Hector Cuper, read a statement from the country’s cabinet on Thursday.

Hector Raul Cuper
File Photo: Egypt s Argentine coach Hector Raul Cuper. AFP

The former Pharaohs coach was appointed as DR Congo coach on May 2021, guiding them in 12 matches.

He won three games, held in four and lost five games.

The 66-year-old helped DR Congo reach the final phase in the World Cup qualifiers before losing to Morocco 5-2 on aggregate.

The former Argentina international defender has also had an extensive coaching career at top European clubs.

Cuper coached Egypt at the last World Cup finals in Russia, but left after they were eliminated from the tournament.

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