Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he plans to introduce new players when the Pharaohs face Angola in the final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage on Monday, following their 1-0 win over South Africa on Friday.

The victory, secured by a first-half penalty from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, ensured Egypt a place in the round of 16.

“I will introduce new faces during the game against Angola as it comes just 48 hours after today’s match,” Hassan said at the post-game press conference.

Egypt top Group B with six points, having previously beaten Zimbabwe 2-1 in the first round.

“We will do our best to confirm our lead in the group and prepare for the upcoming rounds,” he added.

The Pharaohs dominated the first half against South Africa but came under pressure in the second as their opponents took advantage of Mohamed Hany’s dismissal before halftime.

Hassan also thanked the fans for their support.

“I thank the Moroccan fans for their encouragement during the game,” he said.

“Since the draw was held in Morocco, we knew the game against South Africa would be difficult, as they have many talented players,” he added.

Reflecting on the team’s performances so far, Hassan said:

“We played the game against Zimbabwe as a final, managing a comeback and a win. Today, we played a full half with only ten players and still secured the victory.”

“I thank all the players for executing our tactics well and closing down South Africa’s players effectively.”

“I am happy that we don’t rely on a static tactic; we adapt our approach for every game,” Hassan concluded.

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