Hassan plays for Egypt amid injury confusion before AFCON qualifier

Haissem Hassan started for Egypt in an AFCON qualifier against Angola on September 25, despite earlier reports claiming he was sidelined by injury. The 24-year-old Celtic winger had been expected to miss the match due to what was described as an 'intense injury'. Egypt’s manager, Hossam Hassan, had suggested the player was undergoing intensive treatment. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with both Hassan and Mo Salah substituted around the hour mark. Egypt is set to face South Sudan next, putting focus on Hassan's fitness.

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