AFP/File – Captain Ahmed Hassan, seen here in action in June 2009, insists struggling Egypt can reach the 2010 World … JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Captain Ahmed Hassan insists struggling Egypt can reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ahead of a crucial qualifier against Rwanda in Cairo Sunday. Winners of the last two African Nations Cup tournaments, the North Africans lie bottom of Group C with just one point after a home draw against Zambia and away loss to Algeria. Arch-rivals Algeria top the final qualifying round table with seven points followed by Zambia with four and while Rwanda have only one, they boast a superior goal difference to the Egyptians. Only victory at Cairo Stadium will keep the 'Pharaohs' in contention for first place and a World Cup ticket and midfielder Hassan from Cairo club Al-Ahly believes a weary,... [read full story]
