The head of the Egyptian Football Association, Hany Abou-Rida, reaffirmed his confidence in the head coach of the national team, Hossam Hassan, following the end of the match between the 'Pharaohs' and their Senegalese counterparts on Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. According to Abou-Rida, citing statements by journalist Khaled El-Ghandour on the 'Stad El-Mihwar' program, Hassan will continue his journey with the team and will participate with them in the 2026 World Cup. The Egyptian national team left the Africa Cup of Nations tournament at the semi-final stage after losing to Senegal 1-0. The match took place at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in the city of Tangier, the 'Bride of the North' of Morocco. Sadio Mané, the star of the 'Téranga Lions', led his team to the dream final with a goal that came from an unstoppable strike in the 78th minute. The Senegalese team dominated the match's proceedings, while the Egyptian team relied on a defensive zone and counter-attacks, reminiscent of the 2021 final. The match appeared to be heading for extra time, but Mané controlled a ball from a counter-attack outside the penalty area and fired a low shot that settled in the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy's net. Senegal, who are seeking to win the title for the second time after defeating Egypt four years ago, will face the winner of the other Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria.
