Roy Vitoria, the Portuguese head coach of the Egyptian national team, has affirmed his unwavering confidence in the team’s defensive capabilities despite conceding four goals in the matches against Mozambique and Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking during the press conference ahead of Egypt’s encounter with Cape Verde, Vitoria stated, “We are facing a strong opponent, but we are prepared to secure victory and advance to the next stage.”
In the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast 2023, Egypt, led by Vitoria, drew 2-2 against Mozambique.
The team replicated the same result in the second match against Ghana.
Egypt’s national team will secure a spot in the Round of 16 with a victory in today’s Monday clash against Cape Verde.
The groups for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 are structured as follows:
– Group 1: Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau
– Group 2: Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mozambique
– Group 3: Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia
– Group 4: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Angola
– Group 5: Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia
– Group 6: Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Tanzania
Despite the challenges faced in the initial matches, Vitoria remains optimistic about the team’s chances.
The Egypt-Cape Verde encounter is crucial for securing a favorable position in the tournament, and Vitoria’s strategic approach aims to lead the Pharaohs to victory, securing their progression to the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament.
