Broos Stirs Up a 2017 Memory Ahead of AFCON Clash: Egypt vs South Africa

Pre-match recollection from Hugo Broos

Belgian coach Hugo Broos of South Africa recalled the score he recorded against Egypt when he coached Cameroon in 2017.

This happened during the pre-match press conference for Egypt versus South Africa, the second round of AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Broos said he knows Egypt's key strengths well and has faced them before, and he carries a positive memory from those clashes.

He added that it is good to face a team he beat before; it is a pleasant memory, but many years have passed and the Egyptian team has changed a lot since then.

Broos played a central role in Cameroon winning the 2017 AFCON final on February 5 at the Friendship Stadium in Libreville, Gabon, defeating Egypt 2-1.

He also noted that Egypt is currently very strong, with standout players such as Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

Despite Egypt's star power, he said the focus should be on the team as a whole, not on a single player, to avoid a big mistake.

He pointed out that Egypt has vast experience and a record of seven tournament titles, a factor he keeps in mind.

Egypt's ongoing form is a reminder that AFCON continues to unfold, with Morocco and others watching the contest closely.

Punchline 1: If memory were a pass, 2017 would still be assisting today.

Punchline 2: If Egypt keeps changing, maybe they should hire a time-traveling midfielder.