02:44Assistant coach of the Egypt national team Diaa Elsayed praised Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, stating that 'Salah is the best in the world,' during a press conference in Yaounde on Thursday.
Prior to the conference, Egypt secured victory over Cameroon to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
"Mohammed Salah is not only one of the best players in the team, but Mohammed Salah is the best in the world. This is not just my point of view but the whole world's. His presence on the pitch leads to many shifts in the opposing team’s mind and in the ideas of the players in our team as well," stated Elsayed.
Elsayed went on to say that Salah is a 'leader inside and outside the pitch,' and that his performance would enable the team to win the cup.
Egypt won 1-3 against Cameroon after two crucial saves during penalty shootouts, securing their place in Sunday's final against Senegal.
Senegal will face Egypt on Sunday at the Paul Biya Stadium, Olembe.
Cameroon: 'Salah is the best in the world' - Egypt coach after team beat hosts to earn AFCON final spot
Assistant coach of the Egypt national team Diaa Elsayed praised Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, stating that 'Salah is the best in the world,' during a press conference in Yaounde on Thursday.
Prior to the conference, Egypt secured victory over Cameroon to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
"Mohammed Salah is not only one of the best players in the team, but Mohammed Salah is the best in the world. This is not just my point of view but the whole world's. His presence on the pitch leads to many shifts in the opposing team’s mind and in the ideas of the players in our team as well," stated Elsayed.
Elsayed went on to say that Salah is a 'leader inside and outside the pitch,' and that his performance would enable the team to win the cup.
Egypt won 1-3 against Cameroon after two crucial saves during penalty shootouts, securing their place in Sunday's final against Senegal.
Senegal will face Egypt on Sunday at the Paul Biya Stadium, Olembe.
Assistant coach of the Egypt national team Diaa Elsayed praised Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, stating that 'Salah is the best in the world,' during a press conference in Yaounde on Thursday.
Prior to the conference, Egypt secured victory over Cameroon to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
"Mohammed Salah is not only one of the best players in the team, but Mohammed Salah is the best in the world. This is not just my point of view but the whole world's. His presence on the pitch leads to many shifts in the opposing team’s mind and in the ideas of the players in our team as well," stated Elsayed.
Elsayed went on to say that Salah is a 'leader inside and outside the pitch,' and that his performance would enable the team to win the cup.
Egypt won 1-3 against Cameroon after two crucial saves during penalty shootouts, securing their place in Sunday's final against Senegal.
Senegal will face Egypt on Sunday at the Paul Biya Stadium, Olembe.