LIVERPOOL and Egypt forward, Mohammed Salah has his eyes set on winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with his national team when the tournament starts on January 13, 2024.
The tricky winger who scored a brace and provided an assist in Liverpool's 4-2 win against Newcastle United yesterday will be excused by the club to go and represent his nation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast.
Speaking after Liverpool defeated Newcastle, Salah told Sky Sports: “We believe too much. We have top talents. They just need to work hard.
“Going to AFCON? I want to win it! I love playing for my country. Without me, they will be fine. We have fantastic players.”
The Pharaohs came close to winning the biennial tournament at AFCON21 when they played Senegal in the final but came short as Senegal won the final on penalties.
Egypt are in Group B at the AFCON alongside Ghana, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, with their first match to be played on January 14, 2024, against Mozambique.
