Rui Vitoria, the coach of the Egyptian National team, has acknowledged the upcoming challenge posed by Mohammed Kudus as his side faces Ghana in the ongoing 2023 AFCON.
In anticipation of the crucial encounter scheduled for tonight, the Portuguese coach expressed readiness for the battle against Ghana’s star player, Kudus. Vitoria recognizes Kudus as a fantastic player who has been performing well in the English Premier League.
“For me, he’s [Mohammed Kudus] a fantastic player, he’s doing well in the English Premier League. I am ready to face that kind of player, we are ready for that. We will prepare the team for that,” said Coach Rui Vitoria.
The match between Egypt and Ghana in Group B is their second game in the tournament, with both teams seeking their first win. Egypt drew 2-2 with Mozambique in their tournament opener, while Ghana suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat against Cape Verde.
In preparing for the match, Vitoria emphasized the need to control not only Kudus but the entire Ghanaian team, recognizing them as a formidable opponent with talented players.