Hossam Hassan: Playing for Al Ahly and Zamalek is a blessing; I needed to work harder on myself

Al Ittihad Alexandria player Hossam Hassan said playing for Al Ahly or Zamalek is a major opportunity whose value some players fail to recognize, stressing the importance of appreciating the responsibility that comes with wearing either club’s shirt.

Speaking on the “Odet El Lebs” programme, Hossam Hassan added that he needed to work harder on himself during his time as an Al Ahly player. He said pressure can help a player develop and perform at their best.

He stressed that playing for Al Ahly or Zamalek, even in difficult circumstances, remains an important and different experience, and called for support for the mass-support clubs, which he described as representing the spirit of Egyptian football.