Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan stressed that the national team does not depend on one particular player, highlighting the need to build a complete squad capable of competing with all available options.
His comments came during the post-match press conference following Egypt's 5-0 victory over South Sudan in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Hossam Hassan: Egypt Cannot Rely on One Player
Speaking after the match, Hossam Hassan said that the national team could be affected by the absence of individual players, but it should not depend entirely on any one player.
He added that Egypt, with its large pool of players, should not have a national team built around a single individual.
Hassan also stressed the importance of identifying committed players and using the available squad members to build a strong team capable of competing as a group.
Egypt Lead Group B in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Egypt moved to four points after their victory over South Sudan and currently lead Group B in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, according to the match details provided.
South Sudan remained at the bottom of the group without points after the second round.
Egypt's Start to the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Egypt opened their qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola in the first round.
The Pharaohs then produced a convincing 5-0 victory over South Sudan in the second round, taking their tally to four points.
What did Hossam Hassan say about relying on one player?
He stressed that Egypt's national team should not depend on a single player and should instead rely on the entire squad.
How many points does Egypt have?
Egypt have four points after two qualifying matches.
Who leads Group B?
Egypt lead Group B with four points based on the information provided.
What was the result of Egypt vs. South Sudan?
Egypt won the match 5-0.
How did Egypt begin the qualifiers?
Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola in the opening round before defeating South Sudan 5-0.
