Egypt’s U-20 football team is gearing up for a crucial quarterfinal clash against Ghana in the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, with coach Osama Nabih expressing optimism about his team’s chances of advancing.
The match, set to take place on Monday, is pivotal for the host nation as they aim to secure a spot in the semifinals and continue their push for qualification to the U-20 World Cup.
In a press conference prior to the game, Nabih highlighted the psychological relief his team experienced after successfully navigating the group stage.
He acknowledged the challenges posed by injuries and fatigue but reassured fans that the players are motivated by a strong sense of determination and a desire to make the nation proud.
Nabih emphasized the importance of maintaining their fighting spirit as they face a tough opponent in Ghana, who topped Group C.
The Egyptian team enters the match with the added pressure of playing in front of home fans and the goal of securing a World Cup spot.
Nabieh pointed out that while Ghana has only played three matches in the tournament, Egypt has already played four, which could give them an edge in terms of match fitness and experience.
“We are facing tough conditions due to injuries and fatigue, but we are armed with fighting spirit, and we are determined to make our fans happy.”
“We will approach the match with the goal of qualifying for the World Cup and reaching the semifinals.
“We are fully aware of the strength of the Ghanaian team, who topped Group C. They have only played three matches, while Egypt has played four in the group stage.”
