Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, has thrown his full support behind the national team ahead of their crucial semi-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The minister made direct contact with the Egyptian delegation before their move to the city of Tangier, where the Pharaohs are preparing to face Senegal following their dramatic 3-2 victory over Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals.
That win secured Egypt a place in the last four, setting up a highly anticipated encounter scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 pm Cairo time.
During the call, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy checked on the well-being of the players and technical staff and followed up on logistical arrangements related to the team’s transfer to Tangier.
He reaffirmed the Egyptian state’s commitment and the political leadership’s keen interest in providing full backing to the national team as they continue their continental campaign.
The Minister also praised the role of the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco, highlighting its efforts in addressing any challenges faced by the delegation and in ensuring a supportive and comfortable environment for the players and coaching staff ahead of the decisive match.
In the same vein, Ashraf Sobhy stressed that he remains in constant communication with the Egyptian Football Association, led by Engineer Hani Abu Rida, to monitor all matters concerning the team. He expressed strong confidence in the abilities of the players and the technical crew, citing their consistency, determination and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.
Concluding his message, the Minister extended words of motivation and encouragement to the squad, emphasising that Egyptian fans are firmly behind them.
He wished the team success against Senegal and urged them to push forward in their quest to reach the final and compete for the AFCON title.
