Head coach of Egypt Hossam Hassan says their opponents always play with fear as the team gears up for the crucial semi-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Pharaohs, who chasing their eighth AFCON title defeated Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals of the tournament, setting up a tricky encounter against Senegal at the continental showpiece.
It promises to be a thrilling clash, as both teams will be yearning for victory to secure a place in the finals of the tournament, being held in Morocco.
“Whoever faces the Egyptian national team plays with fear, and the provocative videos against us motivate us before the matches.”
“I am proud of Egypt’s history of winning the Africa Cup of Nations 7 times, 3 of which I won as a player.”
The match between Egypt and Senegal is a repeat of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon, where the Taranga Lions triumphed over the Pharaohs to clinch their first AFCON title.
Besides, the Taranga Lions prevented the North African country from securing a spot in the upcoming 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar.
The winner of the match is scheduled to face the winner of the Morocco vs Nigeria match in the tournament.
