Egypt forward Omar Marmoush is confident that the Pharaohs can reclaim their status as African champions at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Egypt, the most successful team in the tournament's history with seven titles, failed to progress beyond the group stage in the last edition.
Speaking via Foot Africa, Marmoush declared: "We are going to win the Africa Cup of Nations, of course, and then the World Cup".
The Manchester City forward believes the current squad has the quality and experience to dominate the competition.
"We don't just want to make a name for ourselves by saying: 'We played in the World Cup'—that's not enough. We're going to the World Cup to get out of the group stage and show the world who we are," Marmoush added.
Egypt is drawn in Group B with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Angola, and will open their campaign against Zimbabwe on December 22.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun