By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-21 13:38:27
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is hopeful that Egypt will win the Africa Cup of Nations, stating that he believes it will happen “sooner or later.” However, he acknowledged that the team will need to improve in order to achieve this goal in the current edition of the tournament.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Egypt’s decisive final group game against Cape Verde, Salah expressed his desire to win the AFCON, which has eluded him despite his numerous victories at the club level with Liverpool. He emphasized his belief that with hard work, the team will be able to achieve victory at the tournament in the near future.
Having made his Egypt debut in 2011, Salah has been part of the team’s previous attempts at winning the Africa Cup of Nations, coming close in the 2017 and 2019 editions. He emphasized the significance of winning the tournament, stating that the players are highly motivated to achieve victory.
Egypt has faced challenges in the current tournament, with Salah’s injury further complicating their prospects. The team will need to win their final group game against Cape Verde in order to secure qualification for the last 16. Despite the setbacks, Salah expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and the coaching staff, emphasizing the importance of staying focused and working hard to overcome the current obstacles.
As he continues to recover from his injury, Salah remains optimistic about the team’s chances in the tournament. He highlighted the strength of the team and the need to fight and remain positive in their pursuit of victory.
In Salah’s absence, Mostafa Fathi of Cairo club Pyramids is expected to take his place in the starting line-up for the upcoming games. Regardless, Salah remains confident in the team’s capabilities and is looking forward to their future performances in the tournament.
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