Egypt 1-0 Guinea Bissau Player Ratings: Hamdy Rated 8.5/10 as His Strike Helped Egypt Beat Guinea Bissau

The Africa World Cup Qualifier between Egypt and Guinea Bissau concluded with a tight 1-0 victory for Egypt national football team, earning them all three points by the slimmest margin on October 12 at Cairo International Stadium. The result shows Egypt's struggle without their star player and Liverpool captain Mohamed Salah, who was given rest by the national team. Guinea Bissau national football team put up a strong fight, doing everything right to frustrate Egypt national football team, but full back Mohamed Hamdy's early goal proved the decisive factor. Despite the loss, Guinea Bissau's impressive performance, marked by solid defending and teamwork, left fans and analysts impressed, showing they can compete with the region's giants.

Here are Egypt Vs Guinea Bissau Player Ratings

Egypt Player Ratings vs Guinea Bissau

Here are Egypt Player Ratings vs Guinea-Bissau

Goalkeeper

M. Sobhy - 7.0: Kept a clean sheet with a solid performance, making a key save in the second half to preserve the lead. His handling was confident, though he wasn’t overly tested. A steady presence under pressure.

Defenders

M. Hany - 6.5: Reliable on the right, he won tackles and supported attacks with decent crosses. Positioned well but had a quiet game going forward. Did his defensive job effectively.

Y. Ibrahim - 7.0: Strong at center-back, he dominated aerial duels and made important clearances. His leadership helped organize the defense.

R. Rabia - 7.0: Solid in the center, he blocked shots and passed accurately to start plays. Showed good awareness to limit Guinea-Bissau’s chances.

M. Hamdy - 8.5: Scored the decisive early goal with a clinical finish, proving his worth upfront. Defended well on the left and linked play effectively.

Midfielders

M. Lasheen - 6.5: Worked hard in the middle, breaking up play and supporting the attack. His passing was safe but lacked flair at times.

A. Sayed - 6.5: Energetic in midfield, he pressed well and won some balls. Picked up a yellow for a foul but helped maintain control.

Ahmed Koka - 6.5: Disciplined in the deeper role, he shielded the defense and distributed simply. Faded a bit late but did enough to support the team.

Forwards

Trézéguet - 7.0: Creative in attack, he drove forward and created space for others. His movement troubled the defense, though he didn’t score. A key playmaker.

I. Adel - 6.5: Lively on the wing, he pressed and made runs but couldn’t find the net. Picked up a yellow for a late challenge.

M. Mohamed - 7.0: Led the line well, holding up play and pressing high. Missed a couple of chances but his presence kept Guinea-Bissau’s defense busy.

Manager

Hossam Hassan - 7.0: Set up a disciplined side that secured a narrow win despite Salah’s absence. Tactical approach focused on defense after the early goal, though attacking options could improve. A pragmatic victory.