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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Why Angola lost to Salah-less Egypt – Pedro Goncalves

Despite a brave showing by the Palancas Negras, they were subdued by the seven-time African champions

Angola national team coach Pedro Goncalves has explained why his team lost to Egypt in Wednesday’s 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Mohamed Magdy’s fifth-minute penalty handed the Pharaohs a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Palancras Negras inside Cairo’s 30 June Stadium.

Addressing media after the game, the Portuguese tactician – who claimed his team deserved at least a point against the North Africans – gave reasons why they lost to Hossam El Badry’s men.

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“Our start against Egypt was very difficult.