The Egyptian national football team's administrative staff is preparing the papers of Osama Faisal, a striker for the Egyptian Bank Al-Ahli, in anticipation of his possible call-up to the national team before traveling to South Sudan. This move comes as the team prepares for the second round of African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Egyptian team will depart for Juba on a private plane on Sunday, ahead of their match against South Sudan on Tuesday.

The team's coach, Hossam Hassan, has decided to rest Mohamed Salah, the team's captain, for the match against South Sudan. This decision was made in agreement with Salah himself, and the player has already left the team's camp. The reason for resting Salah is due to the artificial turf at the stadium, which may pose a risk to his safety and potentially lead to injuries that could affect his future participation with the national team and his club.

Egypt's national team began their campaign in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers with a goalless draw against Angola at Cairo International Stadium. The team is seeking a positive result in the second round against South Sudan. Osama Faisal's potential inclusion in the team is seen as a strategic move to boost the team's attacking capabilities.

The Egyptian Football Association announced that the decision to rest Mohamed Salah was made to prioritize his safety and prevent potential injuries. The team is taking necessary precautions to ensure the well-being of their star player. Meanwhile, the team's players and staff are focused on their preparations for the upcoming match against South Sudan.

The match against South Sudan is crucial for Egypt's chances of advancing in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. A win would help the team to climb the group standings and increase their chances of qualifying for the tournament. The team's coach, Hossam Hassan, is expected to make some tactical changes to the team's lineup to achieve a positive result.

Egypt's national team has a rich history in African football, and the team is determined to make a strong impression in the qualifiers. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the match against South Sudan, and the team's performance is expected to be closely watched by football enthusiasts across the country.

The team's preparations for the match against South Sudan are underway, and the team's staff is working tirelessly to ensure that the team is well-prepared for the challenge ahead. The match is expected to be a tough encounter, but Egypt's national team is confident of achieving a positive result.

Key points

  • Egypt's national team is preparing to face South Sudan in the second round of African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
  • The team's coach, Hossam Hassan, has decided to rest Mohamed Salah for the match against South Sudan.
  • Osama Faisal is being considered for a possible call-up to the national team to boost the team's attacking capabilities.

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