Wael Gomaa: "It Feels Like the Match is in Lagos, Not Casablanca... We've Reached a Difficult Stage"
17 January 2026at17:18
Former Egyptian international Wael Gomaa expressed his dissatisfaction with the booing directed at the Egyptian national team by the crowd during their match against Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff.
Speaking during beIN Sports' analytical studio, Gomaa said, "You said the match is being held at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca? I feel like it's being played in Lagos, Nigeria."
He continued, "Considering what's happening in the stands, with booing during the Egyptian national anthem and with every touch of the ball, honestly, we've reached a difficult stage."
Q&A
Why did Wael Gomaa feel the AFCON third-place playoff was being played in Lagos, Nigeria, instead of Casablanca?
Wael Gomaa felt the match atmosphere resembled Lagos because the crowd in Casablanca persistently booed the Egyptian national anthem and every touch by the Egyptian national team.
What did Wael Gomaa imply about the Egyptian national team's current stage based on the crowd's reaction?
Wael Gomaa stated the Egyptian national team had "reached a difficult stage," implying the hostile crowd's constant booing created immense pressure and challenges for the players.
