Abdel Moneim Tamer, the goalkeeper of the Egypt U-20 national team and ZED FC, expressed his immense joy at the Pharaohs' qualification to the quarterfinals of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He confirmed that the upcoming challenges would be more difficult, especially with the much-anticipated match against Ghana.

In exclusive statements after the decisive match against Tanzania, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Egypt, Abdel Moneim said: "Thank God for the qualification. Everyone put in a lot of effort. All the players performed excellently and were men on the field, and the coaching and medical staff supported us strongly, especially with the injuries we faced."

Doubling Effort in Every Match

The goalkeeper talked about the intense pressure the team is under in the tournament, noting that competing in this tournament requires extra effort in every match: "The matches are consecutive, and every day brings a new challenge. The pressure is high, and we are playing almost every day, which requires all of us to give our maximum effort, especially since the abilities of African players vary from one team to another."

The Biggest Challenge: World Cup Qualification

Abdel Moneim continued: "Qualifying for the World Cup is our biggest goal. After the victory over Tanzania, we aim to achieve more wins, and every step we take brings us closer to this great goal. We are currently focusing on our next match against Ghana, which will be an extremely tough challenge, but we are ready and expect it to be a match full of challenges."

The Egypt U-20 goalkeeper emphasized the importance of proper preparation for every match, stressing that overcoming Ghana would require significant teamwork: "The match against Ghana requires extra effort. We are studying the Ghanaian team carefully, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses. But in the end, as we all know, God’s blessing is the most important, and we trust in our ability to overcome this obstacle."

Missed Chances but Optimism Remains

Regarding the previous matches against Zambia and Sierra Leone, in which Egypt missed many opportunities, Abdel Moneim added: "In the Zambia and Sierra Leone matches, we gave our all, but we weren't fortunate in converting our chances. As the famous saying goes: 'What is lost is received,' and that’s what happened. But we’ve learned from these experiences, and God willing, the future is brighter. We know that the road to the World Cup is not easy, but we believe that we are capable of reaching it."

Best Player of the Match: Abdel Moneim Tamer

In the recent match against Tanzania, where Abdel Moneim Tamer showed outstanding performance, the Egypt goalkeeper was awarded the Best Player of the Match for his crucial saves that helped the team qualify for the quarterfinals. He expressed his pride in receiving this award, saying: "This award is the result of collective teamwork, not an individual achievement. Every player in the team worked hard, and the coaching and medical staff played a huge role in motivating us and providing the necessary support. We work together as one family, and any success one of us achieves is a success for the entire team."

Determination and Resolve for Success

Finally, Abdel Moneim Tamer concluded his remarks with an inspiring message for the fans, saying: "We are determined to give our best in the upcoming matches. The ultimate goal is to qualify for the World Cup, and this is the moment we are all working towards. We trust in ourselves and our abilities, and we will keep fighting until the last minute of the tournament."

These are moments of struggle and challenge that embody the fighting spirit deep within every player of the Egyptian youth national team. Victory is not just a goal, but a determination and resolve to reach the highest peaks.