Mohamed Salah’s name is synonymous with success. The Egyptian forward has conquered European football, winning major trophies with Liverpool, but there is one accolade that continues to elude him—the Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt remains the most decorated team in AFCON history, with seven titles to its name. However, since their last triumph in 2010, the Pharaohs have been plagued by near misses, most notably in 2017 when they fell to Cameroon in the final and again in 2021 when Senegal denied them the trophy in a dramatic penalty shootout.
As the 2025 edition of the tournament approaches, head coach Hossam Hassan has made it clear that his ambition is to lead Egypt to glory, with Salah at the heart of the campaign. The Egyptian squad finds itself in a tough group alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe, all of whom will be determined to make their own mark on the tournament.
Beyond AFCON, Egypt is also setting its sights on qualification for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. Salah, who is on the verge of breaking Egypt’s all-time goal-scoring record, will play a crucial role in ensuring his nation reaches the global stage once again.
With time ticking on his international career, the upcoming AFCON may be Salah’s final opportunity to cement his legacy as one of Africa’s greatest footballers by delivering the trophy his nation so desperately craves.
