The highly anticipated match between Egypt and South Sudan kicked off on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 4:04 PM local time. The game is part of the second round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Egyptian national team is looking to secure a crucial win against their opponents at Juba National Stadium. The team's starting lineup has been announced, featuring key players.
The Egyptian team's starting lineup for the match includes goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier, defenders Mohamed Hani, Hussein Abdel Majid, Ramy Rabia, and Ahmed Fatah, midfielders Emad Moteab, Marwan Attia, and Imam Ashour, and forwards Hisham Hassan, Mostafa Zico, and Omar Marmoush. The team's bench includes several notable players, such as goalkeeper El Mahdi Soliman and midfielder Mahmoud Saber.
Egypt's coach has made some strategic decisions regarding the team's lineup, with some players not making it to the starting eleven. Players like Tariq Alaa, Omar Faid, and Karim Hafez are among those who will start on the bench. The team's fourth goalkeeper, Abdulaziz Al-Balouty, is not part of the squad for this match. Egypt's performance in the qualifiers has been inconsistent so far.
In the current standings, Egypt is ranked third in their group with one point. Angola is second, also with one point, while South Sudan is at the bottom of the group without any points. Malawi is leading the group with three points. Egypt needs a win to boost their chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers. The team's strategy and performance will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
The match is being refereed by a team from Mauritius, led by Ahmed Imtiaz as the main referee. The refereeing team also includes Louis Ralph Fabian as the first assistant referee, Asweit Telok as the second assistant referee, and Jean Brandy Stevie as the fourth referee. The team's performance and the referee's decisions will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the match.
Egypt and South Sudan have different strengths and weaknesses, and the match is expected to be a closely contested one. Egypt's team has a mix of experienced and young players, while South Sudan will be looking to cause an upset. The match will be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to secure a win.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are heating up, and Egypt's match against South Sudan is one of the most anticipated games in the current round. The outcome of the match will have a significant impact on the team's chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers. Fans from both teams are eagerly waiting for the final whistle.
Key points
- Egypt is currently ranked third in their group with one point.
- The match is being refereed by a team from Mauritius.
- Egypt's starting lineup includes goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier and forward Omar Marmoush.
