Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team, sent decisive messages to the Pharaohs players ahead of their match against Benin, scheduled for next Monday, as part of the round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations currently being held in Morocco.

According to Al-Watan newspaper, Mohamed Salah held a private session with the players, during which he emphasized that the Benin national team is not an easy opponent. He affirmed that the match would be extremely challenging, urging everyone to maintain the highest levels of focus and tactical discipline in order to achieve the desired goal.

The Pharaohs' captain warned against any signs of complacency or underestimating the opponent, especially since the Benin team qualified for this stage as one of the best third-placed teams in Group D, which reflects their ability to cause upsets.

Salah confirmed that the pressure on the Egyptian national team will be greater compared to their opponent, given the high expectations placed on the Pharaohs, noting that Benin is entering the match without any real pressure. The Egyptian team had secured their place in the round of 16 after topping Group B with 7 points, earned from two wins and a draw.