From Al Ahly and Ittihad to the Pharaohs: A new clash between Mosimane and Hossam Hassan
The Egypt national football team is preparing to face South Africa in a friendly match as part of the Pharaohs' program during the current international break.
The match will take place at 9 PM today, Sunday, at Cairo International Stadium, where Hossam Hassan, the head coach of Egypt, will meet Pitso Mosimane, the coach of South Africa, in a matchup that carries previous memories between the two coaches.
3 Previous Encounters Between Mosimane and Hossam Hassan
Pitso Mosimane has faced Hossam Hassan on 3 occasions when the South African coach was leading Al Ahly, while Hossam Hassan was coaching Ittihad Alexandria.
Mosimane managed to win all three encounters in favor of Al Ahly, with the results as follows:
- Al Ahly 2-1 Ittihad Alexandria, Egypt Cup semi-final 2020.
- Al Ahly 4-0 Ittihad Alexandria, first round of the Premier League 2020-2021 season.
- Al Ahly 2-1 Ittihad Alexandria, second round of the Premier League 2020-2021 season.
Mosimane Has Previously Faced Egypt
Mosimane's encounters with Egyptian football are not limited to clubs; he also led the South African national team against Egypt in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
During those qualifiers, South Africa defeated the Pharaohs 1-0 in one of the matches, while the other ended in a draw.
Egypt was under the management of Hassan Shehata at that time, who left the Pharaohs' coaching position after the loss to South Africa.
The Pharaohs Enter the Match After a 5-0 Victory Over South Sudan
Egypt is heading into the friendly match after playing their first two matches in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Pharaohs began their campaign with a goalless draw against Angola, before regaining their winning form with a 5-0 victory over South Sudan.
The coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, aims to use the friendly against South Africa to test several players and experiment with new tactical ideas before resuming the upcoming official commitments.
