Egypt defeats South Sudan 5-0 in AFCON qualifiers

The Egypt national football team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over South Sudan in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Following the match, South Sudan head coach Christian Bembe expressed surprise at the heavy scoreline, attributing the loss to defensive errors, lack of focus, and failure to follow instructions. Bembe noted that while the gap in quality was evident, he did not expect such a significant margin of defeat.

Former coach Helmy Tolan commented on the performance, praising Omar Marmoush for his two goals and noting that his presence in the starting lineup provided essential confidence. Tolan also addressed the absence of Mohamed Salah, stating that the team relies heavily on the star player and suggesting that the current treatment of Salah by certain entities is inappropriate. He described Salah as a ‘national treasure’ and emphasized the need for better psychological management and protection for the player.