AFCON Semi-Finals Preview: Burkina Faso vs Senegal and Cameroon vs Egypt for a place in Yaounde final

Mo Salah says his Egypt side must make up for past woes when they face Cameroon on Thursday night in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Egypt haven't won the trophy since 2010, falling at the final hurdle in 2017 against Cameroon — their opponents again in Yaounde — and getting knocked out in the round of 16 of their home tournament in 2019. Ad/> But Salah feels this time can be different.

Africa Cup of NationsGoals, shocks and incidents galore — why you cant take your eyes off AFCON24/01/2022 AT 16:38 «In the first place, we have a duty to prove to the entire world that the Pharaohs still have what it takes to be crowned champions of Africa,» Salah told the Guardian of Nigeria. «We disappointed our fans in 2019, when we hosted the tournament. We have to make amends this time.

“This is a new generation of Pharaohs. Salah asks Egyptians to 'change their mentality' after 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau 'I'm not asking for crazy stuff' – Salah says Liverpool future 'not in my hands' Diaz deal could see pressure on Salah over contract demands — Paper Round »After the defeat against Nigeria (in the group stage on January 11) we had to rearrange ourselves. «We have seen so many upsets in this tournament, and we know the only way to move on is to continue to improve on our game.

»I am happy we beat Tunisia to make it to the semi-finals. It does not end there though. “We have Cameroon as our next opponents, and we will double our efforts.