Reacting to their opening game of the competition, Egypt’s head coach, Javier Aguirre, said their opening match is extremely crucial. It’s a very important game as it’s the opening and we know the responsibility for us, yet we feel no pressure. The Eagles last won the AFCON in 2013 in South Africa, beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final to lift the trophy. Led by in-form Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane, and other stars, the Lions, one of the favourites to win the AFCON, will face Tanzania in their opening game of the competition. The five-time African champions will have a lot to do to claim a back-to-back AFCON win in Egypt.

Source: Punch June 21, 2019 04:26 UTC