Zizo: "I Will Buy and Distribute Free Tickets to Moroccan Fans to Support Us in Upcoming AFCON Matches"

06 January 2026at09:05

Egypt national team player Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" expressed his surprise at the low attendance of Moroccan fans during their match against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Speaking on "MBC Masr 2" channel, Zizo explained that he had hoped for a larger crowd, before realizing that the low turnout was due to tickets being sold rather than distributed for free.

The Egyptian player affirmed his intention to launch a personal initiative to purchase tickets and distribute them for free to Moroccan fans for Egypt's upcoming matches, aiming to support the team.

The Egyptian national team secured their qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Morocco, after defeating Benin 3-1 in a match that went into extra time at the Grand Agadir Stadium.

Egypt is scheduled to face the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals next Saturday.

Q&A

What motivated Egypt's Zizo to personally fund AFCON tickets for Moroccan fans?

Zizo expressed surprise at the low Moroccan fan turnout during Egypt's match against Benin, later realizing tickets were sold, not freely distributed. This prompted his initiative to ensure stronger support for upcoming games.

What does Egypt's recent victory against Benin mean for their AFCON 2025 campaign?

Egypt's 3-1 win over Benin in extra time secured their qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. They are now scheduled to face the winner of the Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso match.

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