Egypt coach Vitoria praises team’s performance against Ghana despite fatigue

Egypt coach Rui Vitoria heaped praise on his side’s performance against Ghana in a Nations Cup Group B game on Thursday, adding players are exhausted from the dense schedule.

Ahram Online , Friday 19 Jan 2024,

Egypt s head coach Rui Vitoria gives instructions to his players during the African Cup of Nations Group B soccer match between Egypt and Ghana in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday, Jan.18, 2024. AP

The Pharaohs showed resilience by twice coming from behind to secure a 2-2 draw with the Black Stars, earning their second point in the tournament after their previous draw with Mozambique in the group opener on Sunday.

Speaking at the post-match news conference on Thursday, Vitoria stated,

"We delivered a strong performance against Ghana, especially in the second half. We played to win, and I am incredibly proud of my players' performance and their fighting spirit."

He further added, "The team's performance has been improving from game to game, and we played well against a tough opponent like Ghana."

Regarding Mohamed Salah's injury, which forced him to leave the pitch just before halftime, the Portuguese coach revealed that the Liverpool star is experiencing hamstring pain, which prompted his substitution.

Egypt will conclude their group stage campaign on Monday when they face Cape Verde.

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