Egypt's national football team coach, حسام حسن, has praised his team's performance in their recent match against South Sudan in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match, which took place on September 29, 2026, ended with a 5-0 victory for Egypt. Hassan attributed the win to his team's hard work and ability to withstand the challenging weather conditions. He also expressed his gratitude to the players for their efforts and dedication to the game.
During the post-match press conference, Hassan highlighted the team's dominance in the match, citing their high level of possession and goal-scoring opportunities. He emphasized that the three points earned from the match were crucial and that the team's performance was in line with their strategy. Hassan also praised the team's ability to adapt to the difficult playing conditions, which he described as a challenging factor in the match.
Hassan expressed his delight at the return to form of player عمر مرموش, who scored in the match, along with other players such as حمزة, إبراهيم عادل, and زيكو. He also mentioned that he missed several key players who were absent from the match, with محمد صلاح being a notable absentee. Hassan's comments suggest that the team's performance was impressive, despite the absence of some key players.
The Egyptian team's victory against South Sudan has taken them to the top of Group 2 in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team's next match is against Angola, who are set to face Malawi in their own match on the same day. Hassan's side will look to build on their momentum and secure another win in the qualifiers.
Hassan also reflected on his team's previous match against Angola, which ended in a draw. He praised his team's spirit and determination to bounce back from the draw and secure a convincing win against South Sudan. The coach emphasized that the team's performance was a testament to their hard work and dedication to the game.
In his comments, Hassan also touched on the state of the Egyptian league, stating that it has not yet reached the required level of competitiveness. However, he praised the country's top clubs, such as الأهلي and الزمالك, for their high standards and contributions to Egyptian football. Hassan described himself as fortunate to be working in Egypt, where he believes the sport is highly valued.
Hassan concluded his comments by emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the national team and the country's clubs. He expressed his hope that the team's success will continue and that Egyptian football will continue to thrive. The coach's comments suggest that he is optimistic about the team's chances in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers and beyond.
Key points
- Egypt's national team coach, حسام حسن, praises team's performance against South Sudan.
- Hassan expresses delight at return to form of player عمر مرموش.
- Egypt tops Group 2 in African Cup of Nations qualifiers after win against South Sudan.
