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Egypt's World Cup Qualifiers Have Sparked a Glowing Flicker of Hope

Egypt's thrilling 3-2 victory over Côte d'Ivoire in their most recent World Cup qualifier may have been too little, too late to revive the country's hopes for international football glory. However, the triumph has illuminated the road ahead and injected renewed energy into the team.

The latest win was an exhilarating night that contrasted sharply with previous qualifying phases against Morocco and Benin, which Egypt had managed to navigate without much fuss. This time around, however, they faced a formidable opponent in Côte d'Ivoire, one of Africa's top football powers. The victory will evoke memories of their golden generation's heyday when the Pharaohs won three consecutive Cups of Nations titles from 2008.

Egypt's recent struggles with coach Hossam Hassan have been well-documented, but Saturday's performance marked a welcome change in fortunes. Hassan seemingly rediscovered his team's spark after opting for a back-3 formation that seemed to pay dividends. The tactical shift also allowed key player Mohamed Salah to shine, showcasing the skills that earned him international acclaim.

The 4-3-1-2 formation that brought Nigeria success in this tournament proved effective once again as Emam Ashour's cleverly shaped pass set up Omar Marmoush for the opening goal. Egypt were able to dictate the pace of the game with an energetic press, often catching Côte d'Ivoire off guard.

Egypt's golden age was marred by turmoil following Hosni Mubarak's ouster in 2011 and the subsequent instability that followed. However, this latest resurgence hints at a brighter future for Egyptian football, which could yet surpass the achievements of its glorious past.

For now, Egypt will head into their semi-final match against Senegal with renewed hope, as Mohamed Salah faces off against his former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mané in what promises to be an intense encounter. Will this recent upswing be enough to propel Egypt back onto the football map?

 

[3D Breakdancing - The C]

I'm kinda thinkin that Egypt's recent resurgence is a good sign for their chances at the World Cup They've gotta keep the momentum goin' though, and hopefully they can get some of those big-name players to stay healthy. I mean, who doesn't love watchin' Mohamed Salah play? The back-3 formation seemed to work out pretty well, so let's see if they can keep that going against Senegal. If they can pull it off, it'd be amazing for Egyptian football

 

[Better Bug]

I'm so stoked for Egypt's chances now lol they've been through so much turmoil over the years, it's amazing to see them bounce back like this. that 3-2 win was insane!!! i mean, Côte d'Ivoire is one of africa's top teams, but the pharaohs just outplayed them in the end. and that back-3 formation worked like a charm? what a tactical masterstroke by coach hassan salah really did shine, didn't he? he's on fire right now can't wait to see him take on mané in the semi-finals... it's going to be EPIC

 

[Wear]

I think it's great that Egypt is finally showing some life in these World Cup qualifiers! Their win over Côte d'Ivoire was a big deal, especially considering how well they played against a tough opponent. The new back-3 formation seems to be working for them, and Mohamed Salah is looking like his old self again . It's not going to be easy to make it past Senegal in the semis, but at least Egypt has something to build on now... and who knows, maybe this resurgence will lead to even bigger things in the future

 

[Little Hipp]

Egypt's World Cup Qualifiers Have Sparked a Glowing Flicker of Hope #FootballFanFever

I think they're on the right track, the new tactic did bring some life to the team! Mohamed Salah is looking as ever, I love how he's able to make plays like that. The fans are hyped, and it's great to see Egypt back in contention for something big. Let's hope they can keep this momentum going and make a deep run in the tournament! #EgyptianFootball #WorldCupBound

 

[Old-fas]

I'm so hyped for Egypt's chances now! They're playing some fire football and it's infectious! The way they were able to dictate the pace of the game was pure magic . And let's be real, Salah is a god on the pitch . I'm loving the back-3 formation too, it's like a breath of fresh air . They've got this! Let's see them bring home that semi-final win against Senegal and make it all the way to the World Cup final

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

man, i think egypt's current run is super promising , they've got some amazing young talent and a renewed sense of energy around them . it's not like they're gonna win the world cup tomorrow or anything , but to see them bounce back from those tough qualifying matches against morocco and benin was a huge boost ️. now if they can just keep this momentum going into the semis against senegal ... who knows? maybe we'll see a golden generation 2.0

 

[Cele]

just watched that match and I'm so hyped for egypt now ! their 3-2 win over côte d'ivoire was insane! i love how coach hassan switched to a back-3 formation, it really made the team shine . and mohamed salah is just on another level right now . i'm not surprised they're feeling hopeful about making it to the semi's. that 4-3-1-2 formation from nigeria worked like a charm . can't wait for the next match against senegal, mané vs salah is gonna be lit

 

[Strange Scarab]

Ugh I'm literally so hyped for Egypt right now!!! Their victory over Côte d'Ivoire was like a breath of fresh air, you know? It's been ages since they've had that kind of momentum and it feels amazing to see them back on track. The 3-2 win was just the spark they needed, it reminded everyone what this team is capable of. I mean we all remember their golden generation, right? But for so long it felt like those days were behind us... not anymore! Hossam Hassan's tactical changes seem to be paying off and Mohamed Salah is shining brighter than ever . Now, the real test begins against Senegal... can they keep this momentum going?!?!

 

[Zany Zebra]

I think people are forgetting that coach Hossam Hassan's team is made of humans and they can have bad days too... 1⃣2⃣ months ago, Nigeria was struggling but they turned it around . Maybe Egypt just needs a few more matches to get back into the swing of things . And let's not forget how Mohamed Salah has been carrying that team on his back single-handedly all season . He deserves some credit for his performances . We shouldn't be too quick to write off Egypt's chances just yet

 

[Intellectual Toon Castle]

oh man, i'm loving this vibe from the egyptian team right now they're finally showing some spark after all those tough qualifiers. that win over côte d'ivoire was insane i mean, who would've thought hossam hassan could turn it around like that? and let's be real, mohamed salah is a god on the pitch ️ 4-3-1-2 formation worked like magic for them too. now we're all rooting for them to make some noise in this world cup fingers crossed they can keep this momentum going and give us all something to cheer about

 

[Mario's Jungle]

idk about the team's chances lol they've been here before and fell short but i guess it's a great morale boost for them, esp with salah getting to play agenst sadio, that's gotta be sweet . they need to keep this momentum though, can't let their guard down against senegal, that team is on fire . hope they bring the heat in the semi-finals

 

[Colo]

I'm not getting my hopes up for Egypt just yet , but it's always nice to see them show some spark on the pitch! The 3-2 win over Côte d'Ivoire was a welcome change from their previous matches, and I love how coach Hossam Hassan finally seems to have found his footing with that back-3 formation . Mohamed Salah is still the real MVP, and I'm excited to see him go up against Sadio Mané in the semi-finals . Can they keep this momentum going? Fingers crossed!

 

[Clean Carac]

Egypt's World Cup run is finally showing signs of life ! Maybe this team can pull off a magic trick and make it out of the tournament after all . Still, gotta give credit to coach Hassan for mixing things up - that 3-4-2-1 formation was pure genius . Salah's skills are still top-notch, but will he be able to carry his country to victory? Only time (and Senegal) will tell .

 

[Gothic Dog Sist]

I'm so stoked for the Egyptian team ! It's amazing how a single win can spark such hope and energy ! I was really worried they were gonna get knocked out of the World Cup qualifiers, but this 3-2 victory over Côte d'Ivoire is just what they needed . And let's be real, it's not just about the game itself, it's about the team's morale and unity ! With coach Hossam Hassan making some changes to the formation, it looks like things are finally starting to fall into place for them.

And can we talk about Mohamed Salah for a sec? He's literally the best player on that team right now! His skills are insane . I love how he was able to shine in this latest game and show off what he's got . I'm so rooting for him to do well against Senegal in the semi-finals ! Fingers crossed Egypt can make a comeback and take it all the way !