Imam Ashour, star of Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team, said that the match against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations is important, emphasizing that the Pharaohs’ goal is to win the championship title.
The Egypt national team will face the Benin national team next Monday in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ashour said in statements on the official website of the African Confederation (CAF): “We approach every match in the Africa Cup of Nations as if it were a final, which is why we succeeded in topping our group standings, ahead of strong teams like South Africa.”
He added: “The most important thing right now is the Round of 16 match against Benin. We are focusing heavily on this game. All the teams participating in the tournament are performing at a high level, and there are no longer any weak teams in the African continent, given the continuous development of all the teams.”
He continued: “We are aware of the strong competition in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but we are ready to face any team in the upcoming period. Our goal is to win the championship and secure the eighth title for the Pharaohs in the Africa Cup of Nations.”