Explore 5 football history records associated with Essam El Hadary, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Essam El Hadary was included in Egypt’s party for the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, appearing among Egypt’s goalkeepers early in his long international career. Egypt ultimately overcame South Africa 2-0 in the Burkina Faso final to claim another African championship.
At the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, Essam El Hadary was recognised for keeping Ivory Coast scoreless through extra time in the final. The home crowd in Cairo saw Egypt prevail over Ivory Coast after a scoreless final and a penalty shootout.
Essam El Hadary formed part of the national squad assembled for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, organising the last line as Egypt successfully defended its title. The final in Accra ended with a narrow Egyptian victory over Cameroon and another Africa Cup trophy.
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Essam El Hadary was recognised for winning the tournament’s best-goalkeeper recognition. Egypt’s 1-0 defeat of Ghana in the final secured an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup title.
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Essam El Hadary was recognised for becoming the oldest player to appear at a men’s FIFA World Cup. The Russia tournament was Egypt’s first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years.