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Ahmed Hassan: Zamalek fans made us proud.. The team must focus on winning the league

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan praised Zamalek fans for their incredible support during the Confederation Cup final.
  • Despite Zamalek losing the final to USM Alger on penalties, Hassan emphasized the pride inspired by the fans' stadium-wide tifo.
  • He urged the team to move past the loss and focus on their upcoming Egyptian Premier League match, where they are currently leading the standings.

Ahmed Hassan, a revered figure in Egyptian football and former captain of the national team, has lauded the unwavering support of Zamalek fans following the club's heartbreaking defeat in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Despite the bitter loss to Algeria's USM Alger, decided by a penalty shootout after a 1-1 aggregate score, Hassan's focus remained on the extraordinary display of loyalty and passion from the Zamalek faithful.

Zamalek fans make us proud of our fans in Egypt.

— Ahmed HassanPraising the Zamalek supporters for their passion during the Confederation Cup final.

"Zamalek fans make us proud of our fans in Egypt," Hassan stated, referencing the spectacular, stadium-sized tifo unfurled by supporters. He described the effort required to create such a display as immense, emphasizing that the fans "deserve applause." Hassan acknowledged the inherent nature of football, where victory and defeat are intertwined, but stressed that the visual spectacle of the fans at Cairo Stadium was "magnificent."

Zamalek fans created a full tifo the size of the stadium, which requires great effort, and Zamalek fans deserve applause. Football is about winning and losing, but the sight of Zamalek fans at Cairo Stadium was wonderful.

— Ahmed HassanDescribing the impressive fan display and acknowledging the nature of the sport.

Shifting focus from the continental disappointment, Hassan urged the Zamalek squad to put the Confederation Cup final behind them and concentrate on their domestic ambitions. With the Egyptian Premier League title within reach, the team faces a crucial upcoming match against Ceramica. Hassan, addressing coach Motamed Gamal, reassured him that he "did his best and more," acknowledging the personal pain of defeat while reinforcing the team's need to regroup and secure the league championship, a goal that remains firmly in their sights.

Zamalek must close the chapter on the Confederation Cup and think about what's next. Zamalek has a strong match against Ceramica in the final round of the league, and Zamalek is at the top with the title within reach.

— Ahmed HassanUrging the team to shift their focus to the domestic league title race.
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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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