Hossam Hassan Critiques Referee Decisions Following Egypt's Semi-Final Loss to Senegal

Following Egypt's defeat to Senegal in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, head coach Hossam Hassan voiced his frustration regarding the referee's decisions that he believes contributed to Senegal's advancement to the final.

In a post-match press conference, Hassan claimed that there are individuals who "fear Egypt reaching the Africa Cup final," emphasizing that the players were not adequately rested before this pivotal match.

The coach criticized the referee for allowing only five minutes of stoppage time, despite the fact that both teams made ten substitutions during the game, which he viewed as unjust.

This loss marks a missed opportunity for Egypt to secure their eighth Africa Cup title, as Sadio Mane netted the decisive goal for Senegal with a powerful shot from outside the box in the 79th minute.

With this victory, Senegal extended their dominance over Egypt and progressed to the final, leaving the "Pharaohs" with an unfulfilled aspiration for the championship.