Veteran striker Hossam Hassan said on Tuesday that he hoped to play longer period in the friendly against Uganda.

The 39-year-old captain told Nile Sports Channel that he will request to be granted a bigger chance against Senegal in the final of the LG tournament.

Hassan was fielded as a substitute for Emad Meteb with less than 15 minutes from the final whistle as Egypt won Uganda 2-0 courtesy to a brace from Amr Zaki.

Asked about Senegal match, he predicted that the game will be more difficult than Tuesday's encounter but said the national side is improving steadily

Meanwhile, Zaki praised the huge crowd and said they were the main reason behind the victory.

But the Enppi striker urged the Egyptian fans to back the 'Pharaohs' regardless the clubs they support after apparently Zamalek crowd booed Meteb during the match.