Hossam Hassan Supports Zizo After Missed Opportunity Against New Zealand
The media personality Khaled El-Ghandour revealed that Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, supported Ahmed Sayed Zizo, a player on the team, after the missed opportunity against New Zealand.
The Egyptian national team achieved a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Al-Ghandour said on the "Stad Al-Mehwar" program that Hossam Hassan assured the player that missing opportunities is a natural part of football and does not pose any issue within the coaching staff, emphasizing that everyone trusts his technical abilities and great potential.
He added that the coach asked Zizo not to dwell on what happened against New Zealand and to fully focus on the upcoming stage, expressing his confidence in the player's ability to make up for it and contribute to the Egyptian national team in the upcoming matches of the 2026 World Cup.
The Pharaohs are preparing to face the Iranian national team next Saturday in the third round of the group stage of the tournament.
The Egyptian national team achieved a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Al-Ghandour said on the "Stad Al-Mehwar" program that Hossam Hassan assured the player that missing opportunities is a natural part of football and does not pose any issue within the coaching staff, emphasizing that everyone trusts his technical abilities and great potential.
He added that the coach asked Zizo not to dwell on what happened against New Zealand and to fully focus on the upcoming stage, expressing his confidence in the player's ability to make up for it and contribute to the Egyptian national team in the upcoming matches of the 2026 World Cup.
The Pharaohs are preparing to face the Iranian national team next Saturday in the third round of the group stage of the tournament.