The 62-year-old coach is hoping his team can score against Australia to secure them a place in the last eight, having lost to Albicelestes
Coach Shawky Gharib is upbeat about Egypt’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Tokyo 2020 men’s Olympics in football despite losing to Argentina on Sunday.
In their first game in the tournament, the reigning African champions put up a solid defensive performance to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw.
Against the Argentines who made a stuttering start against Australia, the North Africans bowed 1-0 with Facundo Medina’s 52nd-minute effort settling the tough encounter at the Sapporo Dome.