Hossam Hassan: Draw Against UAE Was Not in Our Favor; Promises Win Against Jordan

Hossam Hassan, the Egyptian national team forward, admitted that the recent draw against the UAE in the 2025 Arab Cup was not beneficial for the Pharaohs, but he promised the fans a victory in the crucial upcoming match against Jordan in the final group stage round.

UAE Match Analysis and Goal:

• Unsatisfactory Result: Hassan told "On Sport" channel: "The result against the UAE was not in our favor, but we thank God for scoring the equalizer and avoiding defeat in the end."

• Disallowed Goal: He pointed out that the team "plays until the last minute," adding that they had indeed scored a second goal in the final minute, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) had a different opinion.

Pledge to Fans and the Jordan Match:

• Commitment to Effort: The forward stressed that they represent the Egyptian national team and will exert maximum effort to achieve the required result, confirming they will only think about the knockout stages after the Jordan match.

• Understanding Fan Anger: Regarding the fan anger after the draw, Hassan responded: "This is natural because they see the national team as something that makes them happy, and God willing, we will make them happy in the next match, which requires more focus than any previous match."

• Opponent Strength: He described Jordan as a "strong team," stating that the current edition of the Arab Cup is the best yet, concluding with an assurance of the team's determination to advance.