Egypt Under-23 coach Shawky Gharib believes their country's football fans deserved to be given something to cheer about following the heartbreak of failing to win the Africa Cup of Nations in July.
The Junior Pharaohs were crowned Africa Under-23 Nations Cup champions on Friday after beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the final at Cairo International Stadium.
Al Ahly winger Ramadan Sobhi struck Egypt's winning goal in extra time after substitute Aboubacar Doumbia had equalised for Ivory Coast one minute before full-time, to nullify Karim El Eraki's opener for the hosts.