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Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has suggested why his team was defeated by Nigeria in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday.

Hassan watched as Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 on a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw.

Speaking to reporters at his post-match interview, Hassan, who insisted that the match was evenly balanced, admitted that the penalties made the difference.

DAILY POST reports that Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush’s penalties.

“It was a very even game against a strong Nigerian team. Both teams were well-organised and focused throughout,” Hassan said.

“In matches like this, details decide everything. Penalties made the difference.”

helinues:
Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

They almost abandoned the game with that late penalty which should have been given because if it was Senegal that had such foul at that last mins, the referee would have over looked

At least , I was glad the Senegalese returned to complete the match cos they would have been heavily fined and sanctions for abandoning the game

deeptechcool:
Diaz deliberately missed the kick? How, why and when? Someone who was crying his eyes out throughout the rest of the game and even during the medal presentation.

Don't say that in Morocco, it's a treasonable offence.😀😀😀

helinues:
Did you watch that penalty?

deeptechcool:
Yes, I did. It was a failed Panenka. He was consoled off the pitch after his substitution. He played to score.

helinues:
Okay. So what assurance was given to the Senegalese for them to have returned to the pitch after initially left for the tunnel?

deeptechcool:
I wasn't in Morocco and was never part of the Senegalese team. I'm only analysing what I saw on the screen and my analyses are way okay for me. Sadio Mane made the difference.

Were you in Morocco?Kindly intimate us what and what was promised before the penalty.

Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

helinues:
Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

They almost abandoned the game with that late penalty which should have been given because if it was Senegal that had such foul at that last mins, the referee would have over looked

At least , I was glad the Senegalese returned to complete the match cos they would have been heavily fined and sanctions for abandoning the game

SpaceX:
When a Nigerian shows up Egyptians must kiss the ring and bow....

helinues:
Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

They almost abandoned the game with that late penalty which should have been given because if it was Senegal that had such foul at that last mins, the referee would have over looked

At least , I was glad the Senegalese returned to complete the match cos they would have been heavily fined and sanctions for abandoning the game

helinues:
Okay. So what assurance was given to the Senegalese for them to have returned to the pitch after initially left for the tunnel?

Maobichek:
Good morning, why did you say: "Daiz deliberately missed the penalty..." Daiz want to be the top scorer and Morocco played to win.

Chukwueze's spot kick was better compared to Daiz spot kick.

helinues:
Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

They almost abandoned the game with that late penalty which should have been given because if it was Senegal that had such foul at that last mins, the referee would have over looked

At least , I was glad the Senegalese returned to complete the match cos they would have been heavily fined and sanctions for abandoning the game

obi4eze:
Hossam Hassan that year for Al-Ahly and Egypt. He was beast in the box.

helinues:
Okay. So you believe you have the right to analyze your observations about the game but I don't have same right to express my observations?

helinues:
Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

They almost abandoned the game with that late penalty which should have been given because if it was Senegal that had such foul at that last mins, the referee would have over looked

At least , I was glad the Senegalese returned to complete the match cos they would have been heavily fined and sanctions for abandoning the game

BigDick70inch:
Thank u bringing back memory......
Never knew twas same player turned coach.....
U remember MIDO too??

Tenses:
Mido that hot headed striker that played in the EPL.

shadrach77:
Diaz deliberately missed the penalty. Watch his reaction as soon as the goalkeeper caught the ball. The Senegalese were assured the penalty won't be scored that was why they continued with the match

helinues:
Diaz probably deliberately missed that penalty just to make the game to continue

They almost abandoned the game with that late penalty which shouldn't have been given because if it was Senegal that had such foul at that last mins, the referee would have over looked

At least , I was glad the Senegalese returned to complete the match cos they would have been heavily fined and sanctions for abandoning the game

shadrach77:
Diaz deliberately missed the penalty. Watch his reaction as soon as the goalkeeper caught the ball. The Senegalese were assured the penalty won't be scored that was why they continued with the match