Hossam Hassan confirms Salah's South Africa friendly role after Angola substitution criticism

Hossam Hassan confirmed Mohamed Salah will be present in Egypt's friendly against South Africa after criticism over his early substitution in the Angola qualifier.

• Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, earning a point and third place in Group 2.
• Hassan said he substituted Salah in the 60th minute of the Angola match for technical reasons.
• Former Al-Ahly player Tamer Begato questioned the change, citing Salah's hat-trick for Trabzonspor against Galatasaray.
• Begato said Salah was not happy after the early substitution and was surprised by the decision.
• Magdy El-Gallad, ONA editor-in-chief, called Salah's 60th-minute substitution incomprehensible, saying his presence makes a significant difference.
• El-Gallad urged the Egyptian Football Association to address the controversy and criticized the coach's post-match comments.