Egypt enters the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco carrying both the prestige of a record seven-time champion and the hunger of a team determined to reclaim a crown that has eluded them since 2010.
Their last triumph completed an iconic hat-trick of titles, but the years that followed brought heartbreak, near-misses, and a persistent sense of unfinished business. This time, however, the Pharaohs arrive with strong form, structural stability, and a renewed sense of purpose, highlighted by two unbeaten qualification campaigns that underscore their readiness to challenge for Africas biggest prize.
In their AFCON qualifying campaign from September to November 2024, Egypt progressed comfortably and without defeat against Botswana, Mauritania, and Cape Verdethe latter of which qualified for their first-ever World Cup just a year later. The campaign was defined by control, professionalism, and tactical maturity.
