Egypt coach Hossam Hassan hailed the quality on display at the Africa Cup of Nations as his side readied to play in Wednesday's semi-final, calling the month-long event in Morocco a "ferocious tournament".
The 59-year-old former striker should know better than most, winning three tournaments as a player and making the last of his seven tournament appearances at the age of 39.
He is now coaching at the event for the first time, taking Egypt to the last four as they search for their first title since 2010.
