Egypt's national football team coach, حسام حسن, has expressed his confidence in the team's abilities ahead of their upcoming match against South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He emphasized that there are no easy matches in Africa and that his team is well-prepared for the challenges they will face. Hassan also praised young player حمزة عبد الكريم, saying he has the potential to make a significant contribution to the team.

The match against South Sudan is set to take place on Tuesday at 4 pm in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The Egyptian team is looking to bounce back from a goalless draw against Angola in their previous match. Hassan stressed that his team is well-prepared for the match, having studied the conditions of the stadium and the weather. He also confirmed that the team's players are in high spirits and ready for the challenge.

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have seen a strong start from some teams, with Malawi topping the group with 3 points after beating South Sudan 2-1. Egypt currently sits third in the group with 1 point, alongside Angola. Hassan acknowledged that the competition is fierce, but he remains optimistic about Egypt's chances of qualifying for the tournament.

Egypt's squad for the match includes a mix of experienced and young players. The team's goalkeepers are مصطفى شوبير, المهدي سليمان, and محمد علاء. The defense includes players like محمد هاني, طارق علاء, and رامي ربيعة. The midfield features players like مروان عطية, مهند لاشين, and أحمد سيد زيزو. The attack includes players like عمر مرموش, حمزة عبدالكريم, and أسامة فيصل.

Hassan's team has been preparing for the match against South Sudan, and they will also play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4. The friendly match will be played at the Cairo International Stadium at 9 pm. Hassan expressed his satisfaction with the team's preparations, saying they are ready for the challenges ahead.

The team's players have been training hard, and Hassan is confident that they will be able to overcome the challenges of playing in South Sudan. He emphasized that the team's goal is to win the match and get the three points. Hassan also praised the team's spirit, saying they are all working together to achieve their goal.

The match against South Sudan is crucial for Egypt's chances of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations. Hassan's team will need to perform well to get the three points and stay in contention for a spot in the tournament. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the match, and Hassan is confident that his team will make them proud.

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