Egypt's national team coach, حسام حسن, expressed satisfaction with his team's performance after a convincing 5-0 win over South Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match took place on September 29, 2026, at 16:00. Hassan attributed the team's success to thorough preparation, highlighting their knowledge of South Sudan's strengths and weaknesses. He also praised the team's physical condition, despite the challenging weather conditions.
Hassan reflected on the team's previous draw with Angola, stating that a tie was expected given the team's prolonged period of inactivity following the World Cup. He emphasized that the team's physical readiness was not optimal due to the early stages of the domestic league, which had only completed five rounds. Hassan denied criticizing the Egyptian league, instead focusing on the need for players to regain their physical fitness.
The coach highlighted the significance of Egypt's large and competitive clubs, such as Al Ahly and Zamalek, which he believes are among the best in Africa. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the national team and clubs to promote Egyptian football. Hassan expressed his satisfaction with the performance of all players, including substitutes, who contributed to the team's success.
Egypt's 5-0 win over South Sudan was marked by goals from عمر مرموش (two goals), زيكو, إبراهيم عادل, and حمزة عبد الكريم. This victory brought Egypt's total points to four in their qualifying group. Hassan acknowledged the challenging nature of the match, citing the high temperature and the team's unfamiliarity with the artificial turf.
The coach dismissed concerns about the team's dependence on individual players, stating that with a population of 120 million, Egypt has a large talent pool to draw from. He expressed confidence in the team's ability to adapt to any player absences. Hassan's comments suggest that he is optimistic about Egypt's prospects in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Egypt's next match is against South Africa, and Hassan is expected to make adjustments to the team's lineup. The coach's focus on player fitness and team cohesion will be crucial in the upcoming matches. With a strong performance against South Sudan, Egypt is poised to make a significant impact in the qualifiers.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have seen several notable results, including Morocco's win over Lesotho and Senegal's victory over Ethiopia. Egypt's win over South Sudan is a significant result in the qualifiers, and Hassan's team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Key points
- Egypt's coach, حسام حسن, praises team's performance after 5-0 win over South Sudan.
- Hassan emphasizes importance of collaboration between national team and clubs.
- Egypt's next match is against South Africa.
