Egypt’s Strategic Move: A Calm Ahead of the Senegal Showdown

Match prep and pivotal decisions

The Egypt squad, under Hossam Hassan, made an important decision ahead of the Senegal match, set for next Wednesday in Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final in Morocco.

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 on Saturday to reach Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, the round recently.

Ibrahim Hassan, Egypt coach, announced that the Pharaohs would depart to Tangier, host city of the Senegal match, tomorrow evening by air via chartered flight.

He explained Egypt would train tomorrow in its Agadir camp before traveling to Tangier for a single session there as well.

Kooora learned that the plan for a single Tangier training and a delayed trip aimed at better acclimatization in Agadir and sharper focus before moving to Tangier for the decisive African Cup semifinal.

Egypt conducted a recovery training on Sunday, while Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet' underwent medical tests after taking part against Ivory Coast and sustaining an ankle knock.

What it means for Egypt

Additional context: The team's travel and training choices reflect a strategic effort to optimize focus ahead of a high-stakes clash with Senegal, in a tournament staged in Morocco.

Punchline 1: Hassan's plan is so tight the ball needs a passport.

Punchline 2: If they win, Morocco will file an official complaint for too much drama at the corner flag.