Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush spoke about their homeland during a light-hearted discussion organised by the Premier League, sharing personal reflections away from football.
The Egyptian pair took part in a special conversation published on the league’s official YouTube channel alongside other players, answering questions about culture, travel and national identity.
Both were asked where they would take teammates visiting Egypt.
Marmoush answered immediately: the Pyramids of Giza.
Salah agreed but added another destination, saying he would also bring visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Power: Pride — Egypt beyond football
The conversation moved beyond sport when players were asked what Egypt is most famous for internationally.
Marmoush highlighted the country’s global success in squash, a discipline in which Egyptian athletes regularly compete at the highest level.
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The exchange offered supporters a rare glimpse into how both players view their country outside the stadium environment, focusing on heritage and international recognition rather than match performances.
Power: Legacy — Names and beginnings
When asked to name the biggest club in Egypt, Marmoush chose Wadi Degla SC, the side where he began his career.
Another question centred on the most famous Egyptian figure.
Salah surprised viewers by naming Magdi Yacoub instead of himself, praising the globally respected heart surgeon.
The discussion concluded with a humorous exchange about the best Egyptian player.
Marmoush declined to give a direct answer and left the decision to supporters, while Salah joked that he did not want to choose himself before standing up, prompting laughter among those present.
The informal setting allowed both footballers to present a different side of their personalities, sharing cultural pride and humour during a conversation that moved far beyond the pitch.
