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Elmohamady: Liverpool star Salah can help Egypt win the Afcon

Egypt captain Ahmed Elmohamady has heaped praise on teammate Mohamed Salah before the nation’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opener against Zimbabwe on June 21.

The Aston Villa defender believes the Liverpool star is one of the best players in the world and will be vital to the host nation’s Afcon aspirations.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, the Pharaohs' skipper followed up his praise of the Reds man by assuring fans that the team will give their all in ending the nation’s nine-year drought without the continental crown.