Hossam Hassan attends CAF conference after leading Egypt to first World Cup knockout round

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has joined the CAF strategic conference in Cape Verde after leading the national team to its first World Cup round of 16.

• Hassan led Egypt through an undefeated World Cup group stage before eliminating Australia on penalties (4-2) in the round of 32.
• Egypt, which advanced past the group stage for the first time, lost 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in the round of 16.
• Hassan took over Egypt in February 2024, qualifying unbeaten with 19 goals scored and two conceded.
• The former striker, Egypt's record scorer with 69 goals and a three-time Africa Cup of Nations winner, played at the 1990 World Cup.