Egypt midfielder Ahmed ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan has said the Pharaohs are aiming for a record-extending eighth title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The North Africans are the most successful side in the history of the competition with seven titles.
Egypt are drawn in Group B with former champions Black Stars of Ghana, Black Mambas of Mozambique and Blue Stars of Cape Verde.
“It is a difficult group. It is not easy. All the African teams are strong and have very good players. We will play all the matches as finals and see what they look like. We came here aiming for a new title. Since our arrival, the entire team has only one goal, to be crowned champions,” the former Aston Villa player told CAFonline.
Egypt has lost two finals in 2017 and 2021, going down to Cameroon and Senegal.
Trezeguet said he retained a painful memory of losing both finals.
“It is really difficult to lose two finals. It is painful but we will try again to get the title. We must have what we deserve, and we hope that this time luck will be on our side and that God will help us, “he added.
The Pharaohs kick off their campaign against Mozambique on Sunday, 14 January before facing Ghana four days later, with Cape Verde set to be their last group fixture on 22 January.
AFCON 2023: Egypt going for record-extending title – Trezeguet
