Mostafa Zico says Egypt are heading into their World Cup round of 16 clash with Argentina fueled by the passion of their supporters, whom he described as the team’s biggest source of motivation.
The Egypt midfielder spoke on Monday during training, one day before the showdown, and stressed that the squad fully understands the responsibility on their shoulders.
According to Zico, the players are determined to deliver their best performance and keep Egypt’s tournament dream alive. He acknowledged the challenge ahead, especially with Lionel Messi on the other side, but made it clear that Egypt are preparing for the whole Argentine team rather than focusing on a single star. He also said he has great respect for Messi, calling him one of the most important players in world football.
Ziko ended his remarks with confidence, saying Egypt will go into the match aiming for victory despite the difficulty of the task. His comments reflect the mood inside the camp as the Pharaohs try to turn fan support into momentum on the pitch.
