""I don't think we are favourites. We have young players, most of them playing back home in Egypt. We are just fighting for our country, then we see where we can go. Everyone here just wants to give their best.""
""Physically, we were a little better in extra time and that gave us the advantage. There is no easy game in Africa anymore because the levels are very close. I told the boys that we haven't seen teams losing by four or five goals, and that says a lot.""
""We have Amad, Bazoumana, Inao Christ... Like all Ivorians, I am an admirer of these young people. I am a fan. When we see what they produce and what they do with the ball, you can only be a fan. They are very good players. "With these young people, Ivory Coast can sleep peacefully in the next five or 10 years.""
Egypt have produced inconsistent performances at AFCON 2025, advancing through narrow wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa and a goalless draw with Angola after coach Hossam Hassan rested key players. A late Benin equaliser forced extra time in the round of 16, where Egypt prevailed 3-1, with physical freshness proving decisive. Mohamed Salah concedes Egypt are not favourites and notes the squad includes many domestically based young players. Ivory Coast appear better placed to progress, led by captain Franck Kessie and energized by promising youngsters such as Amad Diallo, Inao Christ and Bazoumana Touré, who offer sustained potential.
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