Egypt crush Uganda 6-0 to qualify for Africa Cup 1996
On July 30, 1995, Egypt achieved a resounding 6-0 victory over Uganda, securing their place in the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This win concluded their qualifying campaign, with Ahmed El-Kas scoring a hat-trick, Ahmed Sari netting twice, and Mohamed Salah Abu Greisha adding the sixth goal. The team finished with 15 points, topping their group and booking their ticket to the finals held in South Africa.
Who were the heroes of the match?
The game saw standout performances from Ahmed El-Kas, who scored three goals, while Ahmed Sari scored twice, and Mohamed Salah Abu Greisha added the sixth. The starting lineup for Egypt included Nader El-Sayed, Yasser Redwan, Tariq El-Ashry, Samir Kamouna, Hamza El-Gamal, Hadi Khashaba, Magdi Tolba, Ahmed El-Kas, Magdi El-Sayed, Mohamed Salah Abu Greisha, and Ahmed Sari.
How is Egypt performing in the 2026 World Cup?
Currently, Egypt is second in the 2026 World Cup standings, with 5 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of +2. Their last result was a 3-2 loss to Argentina on July 7, 2026. Egypt remains the most successful team in Africa Cup history, with 7 titles.
What are the future expectations?
With this rich history, Egypt aims for more success in the 2026 World Cup. Their last Africa Cup victory was in 2010 in Angola, marking their third consecutive title.
