AFCON 2019: Pharaohs promise to make fans happy after President’s visit

Pharaohs of Egypt have pledged to do their best as the seven-time Africa champions eye continental glory at the Africa Cup of Nations which begins on Friday.

The players made the promise when the country’s President, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi visited the team during training.

According to a statement signed by the President’s spokesman, Bassam Rady the players promised El-Sisi they will do their best effort to make Egyptians happy.

Egypt was granted hosting rights after winning a majority of votes in a January meeting of the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football.

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Egypt begin their campaign against Zimbabwe on June 21.