According to reports from the Egyptian outlet Yalla Kora, the Egyptian national team has entered a state of intense preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Captain Mohamed Salah has been leading frequent team meetings at their training camp in Morocco, urging his teammates to maintain total focus and dedication to bring the trophy back to Cairo.

Internal sources reveal that a powerful sentiment has taken hold within the squad, drawing parallels to the 2022 Argentina squad’s vow to Lionel Messi. The "Pharaohs" have reportedly made a collective promise to Salah, pledging to win the championship as a tribute to his years of service and support for the national side. This gesture aims to help Salah achieve his first major international trophy, adding a crowning achievement to his legendary career.

The motivation behind this pledge is twofold: the players seek to honor Salah’s leadership and also hope that international success will serve as a boost following his recent challenges at Liverpool. To maintain this environment of absolute concentration, the team has strictly limited outside contact. Egypt is set to begin its campaign in the group stage with an opening match against Zimbabwe, carrying the weight of a nation’s—and a team’s—vow to their captain.