Mohamed Salah sends strong message after Egypt victory

Mohamed Salah delivered a powerful message after leading Egypt to a dramatic 3–2 victory over Ivory Coast, a result that secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. The Egyptian captain, who scored and assisted in the match, emphasized both the unity of the squad and his personal determination to finally win a major trophy with his country.

Speaking after the game, Salah highlighted the exceptional atmosphere in Egypt’s current training camp, describing it as the best camp he has ever experienced. He explained that the players are extremely close, enjoy spending time together, share a great sense of humour and are working hard on and off the pitch to achieve their goals. This strong team spirit, he suggested, is a key factor behind Egypt’s resilience and recent performances.

Salah also addressed the pressure he feels to deliver international silverware. Having won virtually everything at club level with Liverpool, he admitted that the AFCON title is the one major honour missing from his career and that he has been carrying this burden for a long time. He insisted that no one in Egypt wants to win the tournament more than he does, underlining how much the trophy would mean both to him personally and to the nation.

Looking ahead to the upcoming semi-final clash with Senegal, Salah stressed that Egypt are “fighting for our country” and promised that the team would give everything to progress. He praised his teammates’ work rate and commitment, noting that nobody is holding anything back as they chase continental glory. His strong post-match message combined confidence, humility and an appeal to national pride, reinforcing his role not just as Egypt’s star player but as an inspirational leader driving the team towards a potential historic triumph.