Egypt's national team manager Ibrahim Hassan has announced that defender Mohamed Abdel Monem will not join the team for the upcoming match against South Sudan. This decision comes after Abdel Monem underwent a knee surgery and received medical warnings against playing on artificial turf. According to a medical report from his club, Nies, the player is not fit to participate in the match.
The Egyptian national team is set to face South Sudan in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. The match is scheduled to take place on September 29. This will be a crucial game for Egypt, who are looking to secure a spot in the tournament. In a related development, Mohamed Salah also left the team's camp due to similar concerns over the artificial turf and his knee injury.
The Egyptian Football Association had previously announced that Salah would be rested for the South Sudan match due to the condition of the pitch, which is made of artificial turf. The decision was made to prioritize the player's safety and well-being. It is worth noting that Abdel Monem's absence will be a significant blow to the team, as he has been an important player in their recent matches.
As a replacement for Salah, Osama Faisal has been called up to join the team's camp. Faisal will be available for the match against South Sudan. The team has been preparing for the match, and the players have been training on artificial turf to acclimate themselves to the conditions they will face in the game.
In their previous match, Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. The team currently sits second in their group, behind Malawi, who have won their opening match against South Sudan. Egypt will also play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4, as part of their preparations for the upcoming tournament.
Ibrahim Hassan has confirmed that Salah had received permission not to participate in the South Sudan match. The player's absence was a precautionary measure to avoid exacerbating his knee injury. Egypt's coaching staff has been working to ensure that the team is fully prepared for the match, despite the absence of key players like Abdel Monem and Salah.
The match against South Sudan will be an important test for Egypt's team, as they look to secure a win and boost their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as they seek to make a strong impression in the qualifying matches.
Key points
- Mohamed Abdel Monem will miss Egypt's match against South Sudan due to his recent knee surgery and medical warnings against playing on artificial turf.
