El Wensh’s goal gives Egypt first win in AFCON Qualifiers

CAIRO-15 November 2020: Egypt defender Mahmoud Hamdy El Wensh scored a wonderful header to give Egypt national team the first win in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

El Wensh scored the goal in the second half after a wonderful cross from Mohamed Elneny.

Egyptian fans were not happy with the performance but the national team manager, Hossam El Badry, believes that getting the three points more important and he promised the fans that the performance will improve.

“This victory represents a great step in our way towards the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. We needed the victory in this difficult stage and I am satisfied with the team’s performance in the match.” Egypt national team manager Hossam El Badry said after the game.

Egypt missed the national team’s biggest star, Mohamed Salah, who tested positive for COVID-19 in the pre-game test.

El Badry commented on Salah’s absence, saying” He is one of the best players in the world and he could have made difference in the game. I dedicate this victory to him.”  

Egypt share the top of the group with Comoros, five points each while Kenya comes third with 3 points. Togo, who got only 1 point, stays at the bottom of the group.

Egypt faces Togo on Tuesday in Lome in the fourth round of the competition.