Claude Le Roy Responds to Hossam Hassan: 'Senegal vs. Egypt Was Like a University Professor Facing an Elementary Student' - Elbotola
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Claude Le Roy Responds to Hossam Hassan: 'Senegal vs. Egypt Was Like a University Professor Facing an Elementary Student'

Claude Le Roy Responds to Hossam Hassan: 'Senegal vs. Egypt Was Like a University Professor Facing an Elementary Student'

16 January 2026at10:49

Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy expressed surprise at the statements made by Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, following their 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025".

The "Pharaohs'" coach claimed that Egypt is the mother of Africa and the Arabs, and cited non-sporting reasons to justify the defeat against Senegal, despite his players being provided with all comfort and training facilities in good conditions in Tangier.

Le Roy stated during his match analysis on the French channel "Canal+": "This encounter was akin to a university professor (Senegal) facing a student (Egypt) taking an elementary school passing exam."

He further explained: "The problem is that this exam only allows you to advance to the sixth level, not the final stage."

Why did Claude Le Roy criticize Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan after the Senegal match?

Claude Le Roy expressed surprise and strong disagreement with Hossam Hassan's non-sporting justifications for Egypt's 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the 2025 AFCON semi-finals, despite excellent training conditions provided.

How did Claude Le Roy characterize the performance difference between Senegal and Egypt in the AFCON semi-final?

Le Roy famously described the Senegal vs. Egypt semi-final as a "university professor" (Senegal) facing an "elementary student" (Egypt), implying a significant gap in tactical maturity and overall performance.
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