Jean Michael Seri brushes off criticism of Ivory Coast form

"I am not (on) social networks," Seri said at a pre-match press conference reported by sports.abidjan.net. "So the critics, I do not see them.

"But at the same time, I know that when you criticise a player, you expect a lot from him. I am a man before being a player.

"Critics... it's normal. I take them positively."

Seri, who has been linked with a move this summer following Fulham's relegation from the Premier League, admitted that the first game "was not easy" for him.

Morocco's Karim El Ahmadi is hoping for a memorable international swansong.

The 63-times capped former Aston Villa midfielder was introduced as a second-half substitute in the opening 1-0 win over Namibia.

The 34-year-old, who is now playing in Saudi Arabia, will retire from international football after the tournament.

"These are my last games with the Morocco team," El Ahmadi told Fox Sports ahead of the Cairo clash on Friday.

"We hope to go right to the end."

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