Hossam Hassan Sets Bold AFCON 2025 Goal as Egypt Prepare for Tough Battles
As the road to the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 gathers momentum, Egypt’s head coach and national football icon Hossam Hassan has made one thing very clear: Egypt are not travelling to Morocco just to compete, they are going there to win. Speaking recently in an exclusive interview, the former striker, who lifted the AFCON trophy three times as a player, laid out his ambitions and the mindset he wants to see from his squad as they prepare for the tournament, including key group-stage clashes such as Egypt vs Zimbabwe.
According to Hassan, a winning mentality is already deeply rooted within the Egyptian national team. It was stressed that Egypt’s rich history cannot be ignored, especially in a competition where they remain the most successful nation with seven titles. Even though the last triumph came back in 2010, it was made clear that the hunger to reclaim the crown has never faded. The disappointment of falling short in recent finals has been acknowledged, but those experiences are now being viewed as fuel rather than failure.
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The Egyptian squad, it was explained, is packed with high-quality players who are performing strongly at both club and international level. Motivation, commitment, and effort from every individual are expected to be non-negotiable. Hassan emphasised that Egypt always enter tournaments with the expectation of lifting the trophy, and AFCON 2025 will be no different.
When discussing the group-stage opponents, including Zimbabwe, respect was shown across the board. It was pointed out that African football has evolved significantly, and no team can be taken lightly anymore. Teams like Zimbabwe were described as competitive, organised, and filled with professional players who can cause problems if underestimated. Because of this, Egypt’s approach will be based on full concentration and maximum effort from the opening match.
Hassan also took time to praise CAF for its role in developing the Africa Cup of Nations, both from a technical and organisational standpoint. The tournament’s growth over the years was highlighted as a reflection of how far African football has come. Confidence was also expressed in Morocco’s ability to host an outstanding competition, given its strong infrastructure and experience on the continental stage.
A heartfelt message was reserved for Egyptian fans, whose support was described as constant and invaluable. Hassan promised that the team will fight with everything they have to bring joy back to the supporters. With past near-misses still fresh in memory, this generation of players is now being challenged to write a new chapter. As matches like Egypt vs Zimbabwe approach, the message from the coach is simple: Egypt are ready to rise again.
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