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Prior to Egypt’s opening group game at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on June 21 against Zimbabwe at the Cairo International Stadium, FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM’s Dean Perretta briefly caught up with GOAL Arabia journalist and Egyptian professional football expert, Mahmoud Diaa, to discuss the Pharaoh’s 2019 AFCON group, the heavy expectations and form for Egypt heading into the tournament, as well as Diaa’s ever-honest and unbiased predications surrounding Egypt’s national team.
Dean Perretta: Mahmoud, Egypt’s group at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations includes the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe. How important is it for the Pharaoh’s to positively set the tone early on and, of course, not underestimate the opponents within the group?Mahmoud Diaa: Of course, it is very important. Egypt has suffered at times from the small teams because of this, which has caused the failure to go to the World Cup more than once. This time, the team will be supported by many fans and a clear desire to complete the task at least in the first round.
