Ramadan Sobhi eyes more World Cup appearances

by Phumzile Ngcatshe

Wednesday Oct 11, 2017. 17:00

Egypt and Stoke City winger Ramadan Sobhi wants to reach the FIFA World Cup on a regular basis and make it a habit.

The 20-year-old Pharaohs international spoke to the KingFut website, saying he is already looking beyond the 2018 tournament in Russia to ensure Egypt re-establish themselves back on the biggest stage.

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Sobhi contributed to their 2-1 win over Congo on Sunday to book a spot at the tournament for the first time since 1990.

“The match was difficult, thank god that we made it. All that mattered was the fans, we wanted to make them happy and we did,” said Sobhi.

“What the players went through is immense and showed that they are men and responsible. It won’t be our last World Cup, it will become a habit for us to qualify afterwards.

“I want to thank the fans, the ones who were in the stadium and everyone in every part of Egypt. It all happened because of everyone’s support.”