Egypt’s all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan has admitted that Both Ghana and Egypt stands equal chance of qualifying for the 2014 World cup in Brazil the game between both sides promise to be exciting because Egypt look ahead to break 23years record of their inability to qualify to the World cup whilst Ghana hopes to qualify to the World cup for the third consecutive time and Hassan believe both sides have equal chances of qualifying to the World cup.

Hassan was Egypt’s hero the last time they reached the World Cup, notching the decisive goal that steered the Pharaohs to a place at the 1990 finals in Italy following a narrow win over North African rivals Algeria. “The chances are equal in that match. Both sides have many similarities; the outcome may depend on small details,” the Jordan coach, who is also eyeing a World Cup place as his team are set to face a South American outfit in a playoff, said in a phone with interview with Al-Hayat TV. “Ghana have some young and experienced players, many of whom are playing in strong European teams. Egypt are the same, boasting different types of players, including many skilful ones. We also have very good abroad-based players, led by [Basel forward] Mohamed Salah,” he added.

Hassan, who is arguably Egypt’s best-ever striker, scored 68 goals in 176 international appearances, helping the team win the African Cup of Nations titles in 1986, 1998 and 2006. He was also famous for winning the penalty that helped Egypt cause a major upset at the 1990 World Cup after holding then European champions Holland to a 1-1 group-stage draw.

Ghana host Egypt in the first leg in Kumasi on 15 October while the return leg will be played on 19 November in a yet-to-be-identified venue.