Trezeguet remains confident Egypt can win title despite lackluster group stage performance

Egypt's winger Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet remains steadfast in his commitment to securing the African Cup of Nations title, despite a less-than-impressive performance in the group stage of the tournament.

Ahmed Seif , Tuesday 23 Jan 2024,
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Egypt s forward #7 Mahmoud Trezeguet Hassan celebrates scoring his team s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group B football match between Cape Verde and Egypt at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 22, 2024. AFP

  

Egypt found themselves in three consecutive 2-2 draws against Mozambique, Ghana, and Cape Verde, respectively, leading to concerns among fans about the team's ability to progress in the competition.

Speaking to the beIN Sports channel, Trezeguet reassured the Egyptian people of his determination to bring the coveted trophy back to Egypt. 

"I promise the Egyptian people to return the African Nations Cup title to Egypt, we will fight until the end until we win the title," he said.

Addressing the looming last-16 round clash against the second-placed team from Group F, scheduled for Sunday evening, Trezeguet remained optimistic. 

"God willing, there is no worry from facing the knockout stages, and the true spirit of the Egyptian national team will appear in the next rounds," he said.

Expressing confidence in his teammates, Trezeguet highlighted their spirit and determination to secure qualification. 

"Without any arrogance, we are the Egyptian national team, and it does not matter who we will face in the last-16 round, but we are the source of concern for the competitors," he added.

Despite advancing to the knockout stage without a victory in the group stage, Trezeguet's unwavering confidence and commitment to success have provided a glimmer of hope for Egyptian fans. As the team prepares for the next crucial match, the nation remains hopeful that Trezeguet's promise to reclaim the African Nations Cup will translate into on-field success.

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Cameroon
2 1 0 7
Burkina Faso
1 1 1 4
Cape Verde
1 1 1 4
Ethiopia
0 1 2 1
Group B W D L P
Senegal
1 2 0 5
Guinea
1 1 1 4
Malawi
1 1 1 4
Zimbabwe
1 0 2 3
Group C W D L P
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2 1 0 7
Gabon
1 2 0 5
Comoros
1 0 2 3
Ghana
0 1 2 1
Group D W D L P
Nigeria
3 0 0 9
Egypt
2 0 1 6
Sudan
0 1 2 1
Guinea Bissau
0 1 2 1
Group E W D L P
Cote d Ivoire
2 1 0 7
Equatorial Guinea
2 0 1 6
Sierra Leone
0 2 1 2
Algeria
0 1 2 1
Group F W D L P
Mali
2 1 0 7
Gambia
2 1 0 7
Tunisia
1 0 2 3
Mauritania
0 0 3 0