Sport|FootballMo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind himLiverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.

Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025

Egypt's national football team, led by captain Mohamed Salah, is focused on achieving success in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The team's coach, Hossam Hassan, has confirmed that Salah is fully committed to the tournament despite recent challenges at his club, Liverpool.

The coach noted that Salah has maintained high morale during training sessions, comparable to when he first joined the national team. At 33, this tournament presents a critical opportunity for Salah to secure a major international trophy with Egypt, complementing his club achievements.

Hassan expressed confidence in Salah's ability to perform at a high level during AFCON, emphasizing his importance to the team both technically and morally. Salah has previously been a runner-up in the tournament in 2017 and 2021, as Egypt aims to add to their record seven AFCON titles.

Despite recent issues at Liverpool, where Salah was not included in the squad following a Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, he remains focused on his national duties. Communication between Salah and the national team has been consistent, ensuring his readiness for the competition.

Salah's recent goal drought since early November, including a friendly match against Uzbekistan, is a concern. However, past experiences have shown that he often regains form through international play.

Upcoming Matches and Historical Context

Egypt is set to begin their AFCON campaign with an opening match against Zimbabwe in Agadir on Monday, Dec 22, 2025. The team aims to overcome challenges and strive for their first title since 2010.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.