Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his team is mentally prepared for their semi-final clash with the Terangha Lions of Senegal.
It will be a repeat of the AFCON 2021 final which Senegal won on penalties.
Egypt, who are targeting a record-extending eighth title defeated defending champions Cote d’Ivoire 3-2 in the quarter-final.
Senegal edged past fellow West Africans Mali in the last-eight.
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Hossam declared that they have respect for their opponent, but are prepared for battle.
“Senegal is not a bogey team for the Egyptian national team. We are seven-time African champions, and there is no such thing as a bogey team in football. Anyone who faces the Egyptian national team plays with fear in their heart, and the provocative videos circulated about us motivate us before matches,” Hossam was quoted by CAFonline.
“We approach this semi-final with great respect for our opponent, but also with great preparation. We are mentally ready. We know the team we are facing and we also know our strengths. Each team has its own way of playing, its own strategy, and we have prepared accordingly.”
