Egypt coach Rui Vitoria believes their mission in Ivory Coast is to return home with the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
The Pharaohs, who are drawn in Group B alongside Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, kicked-off their campaign against the Mambas on Sunday, the same day the Black Stars battled Cape Verde before both giants come face to face few days later in matchday two.
“We are at a stage where we must give everything to win that cup. Our goal is to win the Africa Cup of Nations,” said Vitoria, adding: “We have a mission to bring that cup back to Egypt. I believe in the players and the work we are doing. Every match is a final for us.”
On whether Egypt are overlying too much on their captain Mohamed Salah, Vitoria said: “I don’t believe in teams that rely on individuals but in organized teams that can facilitate and enhance the qualities of the individuals they possess, and this applies to us with Mohamed Salah.”
