Overview
- Coach Hossam Hassan said a week of rest since the final group match aided recovery and that player readiness will be confirmed in today's training in Agadir.
- He praised Benin's achievement in reaching the last 16, cautioned that there are no easy opponents, and reminded that Egypt hold a record seven AFCON titles.
- Mohamed Salah has delivered decisive goals in this tournament against Zimbabwe and South Africa, taking his Egypt tally to 65 and leaving him three short of the national record.
- Winger Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet" said training has emphasized creating more chances and warned that the upcoming match will be very demanding.
- The round-of-16 meeting takes place Monday in Agadir, with Egypt aiming to push on to the quarterfinals.