Can hossam hassan repeat his 1998 glory and lead egypt to the 2026 world cup from ouagadougou?
by: Mohamed Atef, sep 09, 2026
Question is busy the Egyptian sport street can Hossam Hassan succussed to repeat the new glory on porkena fasso and lead Egypt to world cup 2026?
The question seems both logical and intriguing the place is the same, having witnessed one of the greatest nights in Egyptian football 27 years ago, but the role has changed from scoring goals to coaching the tea.
In the winter of 1998, the Egyptian national team, under the leadership of General Mahmoud Al Gohary, participated in the African Cup of Nations, hosted for the first time in Burkina Faso. In the semi-final, Egypt faced the home team and won 2-0, with one of the goals scored by Hossam Hassan Afterwards, the final was held at the 4 August Stadium , Egypt faced South Africa and secured a 2-0 victory, with goals from Ahmed Hassan and Tarek Mostafa this triumph crowned Egypt with their fourth African cup of nations title, a historic moment celebrated by more than 30,000 fans in the stadium. Hossam Hassan, who had been one of the tournament’s top scorers with seven goals, played a pivotal role throughout the competition, leaving a legacy that remains vivid in the memories of Egyptian football supporters.
Hossam hassan was the tournament’s top scorer with seven goals, lifting the trophy alongside his teammates and etching his name in golden letters in the history of African football.
Today, the same man returns to Ouagadougou not as a player, but as the head coach leading a new generation toward the biggest dream.
Tonight, the Egyptian national team faces Burkina Faso in the penultimate round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World the equation is simple.
The match will be played on the same pitch at the 4 August Stadium that witnessed the Pharaohs coronation 27 years ago, adding a dramatic dimension to the story.
The stadium was renovated in 2022 to accommodate around 40,000 spectators’, tonight, it is expected to be filled to capacity with Burkinabé fans, making the task even more difficult but perhaps this is the perfect stage for writing a new historic chapter.
Mohamed Atef Data journalist atiefm4@gmail.com
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