Egypt's former assistant coach returns to the national team as a manager, succeeding American tactician Bob Bradley.

Shawki Gharib has been appointed Egypt's manager following the departure of Bob Bradley, the country's football association said on Wednesday.

"Gharib has officially become the new Egypt coach. His contract will run until the end of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers," Egyptian Football Association (EFA) spokesman Azmy Megahed told Ahram Online.

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