Egypt players should get what they deserve after their glorious nights in Ghana, which proved most critics wrong. The Pharaohs, whose squad mainly consists of locally-based players, have demonstrated they have what it takes to compete at the highest levels. Hassan Shehata's men got the better of their Ivory Coast counterparts, scoring four goals to advance to the African Cup of Nations final and make a night to remember in Kumasi. Despite being the title holders, many critics wrote off Egypt, believing that their poor run in the qualifiers' campaign will continue in the African showpiece. However, the five-time African champions proved doubters wrong with their splendid displays.
This generation is the best Egypt have had since beginning to define football. The players deserve to get much credit regardless of the final result against Cameroon on Sunday. Credit goes for their brilliant performances, their unbelievable fighting spirit as well as their deep love for their country. Those players have never threatened to quit their national team in protest of 'low' bonuses nor demanded hefty rewards to play any tournament. Their love to Egypt motivates them to exert much effort to delight the football-mad fans. Thanks for our players for making every single Egyptian proud. This generation is the best Egypt have had since beginning to define football.
