Mo Salah Insists He Wants to Win the AFCON Despite Injury Setback

• Mohamed Salah is currently out injured after he suffered a muscle problem against Ghana
• The Liverpool striker will play no role when Egypt face Cape Verde in their final Group C tie
• The Pharaohs currently sit second in the pool with two points, four behind leaders Cape Verde

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has underscored his desire to win the Africa Cup of Nations.

Salah is currently on international duty with the Egypt national team for the 2023 edition of the continental showpiece.

The north African football powerhouse need a win in their final Group C fixture to stand any chance of qualifying for the knockouts.

The Pharaohs have picked just two points from their opening fixtures against Ghana and Mozambique, with both matches ending in draws.

Salah's Egypt are set to play Cape Verde, who are topping the pool with six points in their final group stage match set for Monday, January 22.

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Salah wants to win the AFCON

Speaking ahead of the Cape Verde encounter, Salah expressed his undying desire to finally lay his hands on the AFCON crown.

“Every player wants to win it and I’ve not hidden my desire to also be a winner. I would love to win it and believe it will still happen for me," Salah was quoted saying.

The striker's declaration came just two days after he suffered an injury scare while in action against Ghana.

According to Goal, the Liverpool ace is expected to miss two AFCON matches due to a muscle injury suffered against the Black Stars.

The two matches include the Cape Verde meeting on Monday night and the last 16 clash against whoever Egypt will meet should they qualify for the knockouts.

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Sports Brief also reported on Egypt versus Ghana at AFCON 2023 ending in a draw as the Black Stars' hopes of advancing hang in tatters.

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West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus announced his presence during the tie after scoring a brace in Ghana's 2-2 draw.

The West Africans' clash against Mozambique now becomes a must-win encounter and Ghana will hope other group-stage results go their way.