Mohammed Abbas ( ar, محمد عباس) is an Egyptian

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former coach.

Uganda

Assigned the Uganda national team manager role in 2004 as part of an agreement between the Ugandan and Egyptian governments, Abbas sought to put a sense of discipline into the squad upon arrival, targeting a place at the

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. However, despite leading the ''Cranes'' to a 2010 World Cup qualifying victory over

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in 2006, the Egyptian tactician was relieved of his duties by March that year and was given an indemnification package worth 6000

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following his dismissal. On account of Uganda's display at the

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, a number of African countries, including

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, and

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expressed interest in hiring Abbas as their head coach but he chose to remain with the ''Cranes''.Abbas rejects coaching offers, to stay with the Cranes
Uganda Radio Network

References

External links

Abbas Dismissal Is No Reason To Celebrate

Does Uganda need Abbas?
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