Egypt national team coach, Hassan, expressed his delight in visiting South Sudan and meeting with the country's people, emphasizing Egypt's role as a host to all its brothers. He highlighted the significance of the match against South Sudan, which is set to take place on Tuesday at 4 pm in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The two teams are part of Group 2 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Hassan praised Mohamed Salah, stating that he is a crucial and influential player for the Egyptian national team and one of the best players globally. He mentioned that the coaching staff decided to rest Salah in the match against South Sudan due to the artificial turf pitch, which could pose a risk to the player's safety. This decision was made after discussing the issue with Salah himself, and the coach emphasized that the team's need for Salah in upcoming matches takes precedence.
The Egyptian national team is currently part of Group 2 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside Angola, Malawi, and South Sudan. The team's current standing in the group is third, with one point, while Malawi leads with three points, followed by Angola with one point. South Sudan is yet to secure any points. The match against South Sudan will be broadcast on the beIN Sports network.
Hassan also touched on the significance of the match, stating that Egypt always looks out for its brothers and is happy to be playing against South Sudan. He emphasized that the team's priority is the safety of its players, which is why they decided to rest Salah. The coach expressed his satisfaction with the team's preparation and is optimistic about their chances in the qualifiers.
The Egyptian team has been preparing for the match against South Sudan, and Hassan is confident in his team's abilities. He highlighted that the team needs to be cautious and focused, given the competitive nature of the qualifiers. The coach also mentioned that the team's goal is to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
In the current standings, Malawi is leading Group 2 with three points, followed by Angola with one point, and Egypt also with one point. South Sudan is at the bottom of the group without any points. The upcoming match between Egypt and South Sudan is crucial for both teams, as they aim to improve their standings in the group.
The match between Egypt and South Sudan is set to take place on Tuesday at 4 pm in Juba. Hassan expressed his hope that the team will perform well and secure a positive result. The coach emphasized that the team's focus is on the match, and they are working hard to achieve their goals.
Key points
- Egypt coach Hassan decides to rest Mohamed Salah in the upcoming match against South Sudan due to the artificial turf pitch.
- Egypt is currently third in Group 2 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with one point.
- The match between Egypt and South Sudan will be broadcast on the beIN Sports network.
