Ferdinand Coly: Egypt Proved They Belong Among the World’s Elite at the World Cup 🌍⚽

Former Senegal national team star and Parma player Ferdinand Coly praised the performance of the Egyptian national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that the Pharaohs delivered an impressive campaign and proved their place among the world’s top teams.

Coly explained that Egypt were not just participants in the tournament, but a team that competed strongly against teams with great international history thanks to their balanced squad and players who showed commitment and fighting spirit on the pitch.

The former Senegal star highlighted that Egypt’s strength came from their tactical organization, the balance between different lines, and the presence of experienced players capable of handling pressure in major matches. 🏆

Pharaohs Presented a Great Image of African Football 🔥

Coly emphasized that Egypt represented African football in the best possible way during the World Cup, delivering strong performances and showing the mentality of major football nations.

He added that Egypt’s qualification to the knockout stage was a deserved achievement based on the team’s performances, stressing that the Pharaohs always prove their presence in major international tournaments due to their history and football quality.

He also confirmed that Egyptian football continues to produce talented players, which was clearly demonstrated during the World Cup through the team’s impressive displays.

Difficult Memories Against Egypt 🇪🇬✨

Ferdinand Coly also talked about his previous encounters with the Egyptian national team, confirming that facing the Pharaohs was always a major challenge, especially during the period when Egypt dominated African football.

The former Senegal international recalled their match against Egypt in Cairo during the early 2000s, describing it as one of the toughest games of his career due to the huge crowd attendance that exceeded 120,000 supporters.

Coly explained that losing the match 1-0 was a very difficult moment for Senegal because they felt their World Cup qualification dream was in danger, while also praising the incredible atmosphere created by Egyptian fans.

Mohamed Salah Is an Exceptional Leader and Used Perfectly ⭐

The former Senegal star also spoke about Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s captain and Liverpool forward, confirming that the player is currently being used in the best possible way.

Coly stated that Salah is not only a talented footballer but also a natural leader with strong personality and experience that helps him guide his teammates on and off the field.

He added that Egypt have several outstanding players alongside Salah, including Imam Ashour and Omar Marmoush, while also possessing strong attacking and defensive qualities that helped the team perform well at the World Cup.

Saudi League Could Be Salah’s Next Destination 🔥

Regarding Mohamed Salah’s future, Ferdinand Coly believes that the Saudi Pro League could become one of the possible destinations for the Egyptian star in the next stage of his career.

He confirmed that Salah would receive a historic welcome if he moved to Saudi Arabia, similar to what happened with global stars such as Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema.

Coly highlighted that Salah’s technical value and worldwide popularity make him an exceptional signing for any league or club he joins after his successful European career.

Salah and Mane Relationship: Great Success Despite Different Paths ⚽

Coly also discussed the relationship between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane during their Liverpool years, confirming that the duo formed one of the strongest attacking partnerships in world football.

He explained that disagreements between players inside dressing rooms are normal in football and do not reduce the incredible achievements made by both players together.

He emphasized that Salah and Mane created historic moments and contributed significantly to Liverpool’s trophies and successes.

African Football Can Reach the World Cup Final 🌍🏆

Ferdinand Coly concluded his comments by highlighting the continuous development of African football, noting that several teams delivered impressive performances at the 2026 World Cup.

He explained that teams such as Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Cape Verde, and Congo presented a positive image of African football, while some teams including Senegal, Algeria, and Tunisia did not achieve the expected results.

Coly expressed his belief that Africa has the talent and potential needed for one of its national teams to reach the World Cup final in the coming years and possibly win the global title for the first time. ✨