Egypt national team coach, Hussam Hassan, has addressed the exclusion of goalkeeper Mohamed Shonawy from the current squad. Shonawy, a veteran player and one of Egypt's key goalkeepers, was left out of the team for the upcoming matches against Angola and South Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Hassan stated that Shonawy was in a period of decline and wasn't playing regularly for his club.
Hassan revealed that Shonawy regained his form through his performances with the national team. The coach emphasized that his decision to exclude Shonawy was based on technical considerations. He expressed his respect for Shonawy, highlighting his importance as a leader within the team. Hassan's comments were made during a press conference ahead of Egypt's match against Angola.
Egypt is set to face Angola on Friday, September 25, at 10 PM Cairo time, at the Cairo International Stadium. The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports and On Time Sports. The Egyptian team is part of Group Two in the qualifiers, which also includes Malawi and South Sudan. Egypt will face South Sudan in the second round of the qualifiers during the current international break.
The match against South Sudan is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 3 PM local time in Juba, South Sudan's capital. In addition to the qualifiers, Egypt will host South Africa in a friendly match on October 4 at 9 PM Cairo time at the Cairo International Stadium. This friendly match provides an opportunity for Egypt to prepare for future competitions.
The current Egyptian squad includes 27 players, with four goalkeepers: Mostafa Shobeer, El-Mahdy Suleiman, Mohamed Alaa, and Abdelaziz El-Belouty. The team also features a mix of experienced and young players, including Mohamed Hani, Tarik El-Alia, and Rami Rabia in defense, and Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Hamza Abdel Karim in attack.
Egypt's coach, Hussam Hassan, is tasked with leading the team to success in the upcoming matches and potentially in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the tournament. Hassan's experience and tactical acumen will be essential in guiding the team through these challenges.
The team's upcoming matches against Angola and South Sudan will be critical in shaping their campaign in the qualifiers. A strong performance in these matches will boost Egypt's confidence and provide momentum for future games. The team's fans will be eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these matches and the team's overall performance in the qualifiers.
Key points
- Egypt's coach, Hussam Hassan, explains Mohamed Shonawy's exclusion from the national team due to technical considerations.
- Egypt faces Angola and South Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- The team will also play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4.
