Egypt's national team coach Ali Maher will announce his 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Malawi on Sunday. The Pharaohs will face Malawi in the third and fourth rounds of the qualifiers for the 2027 tournament, set to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Maher's appointment was confirmed by the Egyptian Football Association on Saturday, following the departure of former coaches Hosam and Ibrahim Hassan.
The squad is expected to comprise 10 foreign-based players, including Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Mohamed Abdelmonem. Additionally, 15 players from the domestic league will be called up, including three goalkeepers. Maher's selection will aim to build on Egypt's current standing in the qualifiers, where they top their group with four points from two matches.
Egypt's first match against Malawi will take place on November 13 at Cairo International Stadium, starting at 9 pm local time. The return fixture is scheduled for November 17 at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi, beginning at 4 pm local time. The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed these details, as per the Africa Football Confederation's schedule.
Egypt currently lead their group, tied on points with Angola. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Malawi sit third in the group with three points, while South Sudan have yet to secure any points. The upcoming matches against Malawi will be crucial in determining Egypt's chances of advancing to the tournament.
Ali Maher's first major task as Egypt's coach will be to guide the team to a successful outcome against Malawi. His predecessor's departure led to his appointment, and he will look to make an immediate impact. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be closely watched by Egyptian fans, eager to see their team succeed.
Egypt's national team has a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations, having won the title a record seven times. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, leading to the departure of the previous coaching staff. Maher will aim to restore the team's confidence and lead them to another successful campaign.
The announcement of the squad will be eagerly anticipated by Egyptian fans, who will be hoping for a strong showing against Malawi. With a mix of experienced players and new talent, Maher's team will look to secure a positive result and take a significant step towards qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Egypt's coach Ali Maher to announce 25-man squad for Malawi qualifiers
- Egypt top their group with four points, tied with Angola
- The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will conclude with the tournament in 2027 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
