Egypt striker Ahmed Hassan Kouka has revealed that the whole national team is distraught after the Mozambique draw.
The Pharaohs have escaped defeat after a late 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday.
Mostafa Mohamed put Egypt upfront after just two minutes, but two quick succession goals from Witi Quembo and Clesio Bauque in the 55th and 58th minute saw Mozambique stun Egypt and turn the table.
As the game was heading toward a historic win for Mozambique, Mostafa Mohamed earned Egypt a late penalty, which was converted by Mohamed Salah to earn his side a draw.
Kouka, who came on in the final minutes, said: “We are upset with the result; we were hoping for a win, and our players were in full focus with good spirits.
“We didn’t start the second half in the best way, and the difficulty of the match increased for us, but this is football; we must lift our heads. These are beginnings, not endings.
“It’s good that stumbles happen at the beginning, but the cup is our target, and we are certainly upset with the result.”
