Egypt Coach: Nigeria Could've Made AFCON Final

Egypt Coach: Nigeria Could've Made AFCON Final

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Amaka in Sports January 16, 2026, 10:58 pm
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan believes Nigeria had the capability to reach the AFCON final but unforeseen circumstances led to their semi-final loss against Morocco. Hassan spoke ahead of Egypt's third-place match against Nigeria on Saturday, acknowledging both teams' journeys. Nigeria lost 4-2 on penalties to Morocco, while Egypt lost 1-0 to Senegal. Hassan described Nigeria as a 'formidable opponent' and a 'great squad' that could have made it to the final. Egypt aims to win the bronze medal. Will Egypt secure the third-place finish or will Nigeria claim it?


SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/16/afcon-nigeria-couldve-made-it-to-final-but-things-happened-otherwise-egypt-coach-hassan/


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