Egypt Clinches AFCON Knockout: Abu Rida Reacts to a Promising Run

Egypt\'s road to the AFCON knockout is sealed

Hany Abou Rida, president of the Egyptian Football Association, expressed complete satisfaction and pride in the national team\'s performance at the Africa Cup of Nations now taking place in Morocco.

The Pharaohs sealed their place in the round of 16 by beating Zimbabwe 2-1 and then South Africa 1-0.

Rida\'s assessment

The federation chief told the EFA media center that the team has delivered an impressive display, and African officials quietly nodded in admiration.

He added that there is strong tactical discipline on the pitch, and that coach Hossam Hassan is capable of guiding the squad toward the continental title, which has eluded Egypt since 2010. He also praised Mohamed Salah as a true on-field leader and a unifying force for the team.

Next steps

Rida stressed that the qualification is done and the real work now begins, with upcoming rounds posing significant challenges for the Pharaohs as they chase the trophy.

Punchline 1: If momentum had a GPS, Egypt would be navigating straight to the trophy.

Punchline 2: Salah leading the team is basically Wi-Fi with a captain\'s helmet—strong signal, everywhere they go.