Mustafa Mohamed (Egypt National Team Player): "We are 'La Casa de Papel' and Will Steal the Africa Cup, God Willing"
11 January 2026at12:00
Egypt international Mostafa Mohamed made a humorous statement, asserting that the "Pharaohs" would "steal" the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
Following Egypt's match against Ivory Coast, Mohamed told reporters: "We are 'La Casa de Papel' (the famous Spanish series) and we will steal the Africa Cup of Nations, God willing."
The Egyptian national team secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after defeating Ivory Coast 3-2 in the quarter-final match.
Egypt is set to face Senegal next Wednesday at 6 PM (GMT+1) at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
Q&A
What did Mostafa Mohamed say about Egypt's chances in the Africa Cup of Nations?
Mostafa Mohamed humorously stated that the Egyptian national team, like 'La Casa de Papel', intends to "steal" the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, expressing strong confidence after their quarter-final win.
How did Egypt qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals?
Egypt secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals by defeating Ivory Coast with a 3-2 victory in a thrilling quarter-final match, setting up a clash with Senegal.