FilGoal.com Hassan Kaddah, the Egyptian handball player and Zamalek club, interviewed following winning the African Nations Cup. Here are the highlights of the interview:
Besides winning the title, what are the recent African Nations Cup gains?
Winning the title was important to reduce the gap with the Tunisian national team and for the public and in order to give confidence and experience to the young players.
Who is the best player in the Egyptian national team in the tournament?
More than one player presented distinguished levels, but Yahya Khaled was the best.
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A match that I wished to complete and felt that it was Hassan Kaddah’s match?
Against Tunisia, I wanted to play the full 60 minutes and for you all the players were in good shape too.
Tunisia started the tournament badly, what is the secret of the transformation of the performance once morest the Egyptian team?
After defeating them in the Mediterranean Games, they entered the African Cup without pressure or tension and gave their best.
Did you have any doubts regarding achieving the championship title?
Not at all I was confident of achieving the title. This generation is not allowed to lose titles.
In what order do you see the Egyptian national team among the world teams?
We are among the top four teams, along with Denmark, Spain and France
How far can the Egyptian national team reach during the next World Cup?
Playing in the golden square will be our main goal and of course we will try to get the championship because the levels are close
We play strong matches once morest the big teams and lose in the end. What is the secret to that?
Our level has improved a lot, but we need some time to reach the highest level. The difference in experience and minor details are missing in these matches.
What happened in the face of Spain, despite the lead by 5 goals?
I also mentioned the difference in experience and small details, and this match in particular witnessed some mistakes and two players were expelled, which affected us.
You played with the first team right following the Junior World Cup Did you feel nervous?
The first period was of course difficult but following that we adapted and things turned out well
Does the exit of distinguished players from the Egyptian League to professionalism affect the competition?
Professionalism benefits the national team and at the level of the league gives young players the opportunity to participate.
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Will Zamalek be affected by the professionalism of Yahya Al Deraa and his brother Seif, and you next season?
Zamalek does not stand on any player and can compensate distinctly, as happened throughout the past periods.
Who is your idol in handball?
I like Hussein Zaki’s method, especially since he was part of the coaching staff at the Junior World Cup.
Talk regarding the conflict between Al-Ahly and Zamalek to include you.
I was part of the junior national team delegation in Macedonia at the time, and I left it up to my father. My desire was to play for Zamalek and I informed Al Shams Club of this and sent them a video.
Why did you sign for Polish club Kielce two seasons before the official transfer?
Kelsey is a great team and lost the last edition to Barcelona in the Champions League final. The offer was appropriate at this time, especially as they moved to sign another left-back.
What is your next goal in handball?
I hope to reach the World Cup with the national team and get all possible championships with Zamalek, and I dream of winning the Champions League with Kelsey.
Who did you encourage in the Champions League final?
I was more focused with Zamalek. I wished Kelsey would win with a special performance by Ali Zain.
Who is the toughest player you have faced in your career? And the toughest goalkeeper?
Decca Mim is a player for Barcelona and the France national team. And Nicolas Landen, goalkeeper of the Danish national team.
Who are the best players in your position around the world?
Mikel Hansen (Denmark) and Nikola Karpatic (France)
Have you thought regarding playing a sport other than handball?
I played basketball at the beginning of my career but I did not like it and some people when I met them ask me to switch to basketball instead of handball.
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