Friday, June 15 will be a monumental day for Mohamed Elneny.
For the first time in 28 years, Egypt will feature in a World Cup when they take on Uruguay in their Group A opener at Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg.
Elneny was a key figure in the Pharaohs’ qualifying campaign and is proud of what he has achieved with his country, even before the tournament begins.
“The night before the Congo game, I was dreaming all night,” the 25-year-old told Arsenal Player. “I was dreaming about the referee’s whistle and being in the World Cup. I think this was a dream for everybody in Egypt.