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Egypt's Coach Blasts AFCON Scheduling After Semi-Final Loss

1/15/2026

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Egypt's manager Hossam Hassan expressed outrage after his team lost 1-0 to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
He accused the tournament organizers of unfair treatment due to scheduling disadvantages and jealousy toward Egypt's historical success.
Hassan noted Senegal had more rest before the match and Egypt faced a grueling schedule.
Egypt will play in the third-place playoff, and Senegal advances to the final against Morocco or Nigeria.

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Egypt's manager Hossam Hassan expressed outrage after his team lost 1-0 to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
He accused the tournament organizers of unfair treatment due to scheduling disadvantages and jealousy toward Egypt's historical success.
Hassan noted Senegal had more rest before the match and Egypt faced a grueling schedule.
Egypt will play in the third-place playoff, and Senegal advances to the final against Morocco or Nigeria.