Essam El-Hadari says he anticipated Bono’s standout save 23 years earlier | OneFootball

According to Goal.com, Essam El-Hadari says he anticipated Bono’s standout save by 23 years, highlighting anticipation honed over decades.

The Egypt great, with more than 150 international caps and multiple African Cup of Nations triumphs, has long carried the authority to draw such comparisons.

Renowned for sensing attackers’ intentions and, in his words, to “arrive early” at decisive moments, he cast the remark as a nod to innovation rather than a boast.

El-Hadari made his international debut in 1997 and later became the oldest player to feature at a World Cup, reflecting a career few can match.

Bono, the Morocco goalkeeper, has quickly established himself among Africa’s premier shot-stoppers, earning rave reviews in Europe and on the international stage.

El-Hadari’s line reads as both recognition of the younger keeper’s quality and a reminder that the craft is handed down through generations.

Together, the viewpoints underline a rich African goalkeeping tradition built on courage, anticipation and the urge to push limits between the posts.

Source: Goal.com