The Egyptian national team's technical staff, led by coach Hossam Hassan, has called up Osama Faisal, a striker for Al Ahli Bank, to join the team's training camp as a replacement for Mohamed Salah. Salah had previously left the camp due to concerns over the pitch conditions. This decision comes ahead of Egypt's upcoming match against South Sudan on September 29.
Mohamed Salah's absence from the match against South Sudan was confirmed due to the "artificial turf" at the stadium. Reports from within the Egyptian national team's camp suggest that Salah will also miss the friendly match against South Africa on October 4, despite the match being held at the Cairo International Stadium. The friendly match is part of Egypt's preparation during the current international break.
Egypt's national team will face South Sudan in the second round of the African Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. The match is scheduled to take place in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, on September 29. The team previously drew 0-0 with Angola in their opening match of the qualifiers. Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, had previously rested Salah for matches against Mauritania and Cape Verde due to pitch concerns.
The Egyptian Football Association announced that an agreement was reached between the team's technical staff and Mohamed Salah to rest him for the South Sudan match. The association stated that the decision was made to prioritize Salah's well-being. Egypt's next match against South Sudan will kick off at 4 pm Cairo time and will be broadcast live on beIN Sports.
Osama Faisal's inclusion in the team is seen as a strategic move to bolster Egypt's attacking lineup. Faisal has been performing well for Al Ahli Bank and is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team. The Egyptian national team is looking to bounce back from their goalless draw against Angola in their opening match.
Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, is focused on achieving a positive result against South Sudan. The team's performance in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers has been inconsistent, and Hassan is keen to secure a win. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the match, and the stadium is expected to be packed with supporters.
The match against South Sudan is a crucial one for Egypt, and the team's technical staff is working hard to prepare the players. The team's strategy and lineup will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match. Egypt's fans are optimistic about the team's chances and are expecting a strong performance.
Key points
- Egypt recalls Osama Faisal to national team as Mohamed Salah's replacement
- Mohamed Salah to miss match against South Sudan due to pitch concerns
- Egypt faces South Sudan in African Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers
