Egypt's national team has completed their squad at the National Teams Complex in 6th of October City with the arrival of their final three overseas-based players. The trio, consisting of Nice defender Mohamed Abdelmonem, Celtic winger Haissem Hassan, and Nordsjælland forward Ibrahim Adel, joined the national team camp on Tuesday. This brings head coach Hossam Hassan's squad to full strength ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Pharaohs will kick off their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Angola on Friday at Cairo International Stadium. They will then travel to face South Sudan in Round 2 at Juba Stadium on Tuesday, 29 September. The team's preparation has been bolstered by the arrival of the three foreign-based players, who will join forces with the five other foreign-based stars who reported to camp on Monday.
The five players who reported to camp on Monday include team captain Trabzonspor forward Salah, Tottenham Hotspur forward Marmoush, Al Ain defender Rami Rabie, and Frosinone defender Omar Fayed. Fayed, a 23-year-old center-back, received a last-minute call-up after Al Wakrah defender Hamdy Fathy withdrew with an injury. The team's squad is now complete, with all players set to face Angola and South Sudan in the upcoming qualifiers.
Egypt has been drawn in Group B alongside Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The team will be looking to secure back-to-back wins over Angola and South Sudan to boost their chances of advancing to the tournament. In addition to their AFCON qualifiers, the Pharaohs will also play a friendly against South Africa on 4 October.
The arrival of the three foreign-based players is a significant boost to the team's preparations, with coach Hossam Hassan now having a full squad to choose from. The team's training camp is taking place at the National Teams Complex in 6th of October City, where they will fine-tune their strategy ahead of the upcoming matches.
Egypt is a seven-time Africa champion and will be looking to make a strong impression in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The team's squad is a mix of experienced players and young talent, with players like Salah and Marmoush leading the charge. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
The Pharaohs' final preparations will take place in Egypt before they head to their respective destinations for the qualifiers. With a strong squad and a clear strategy, the team will be looking to secure a positive result against Angola and South Sudan. The team's progress in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers will be a key indicator of their chances of advancing to the tournament.
Key points
- Egypt's national team completes squad with arrival of three foreign-based players ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
- The Pharaohs will face Angola and South Sudan in their upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
- Egypt has been drawn in Group B alongside Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
