Egypt's national team has announced that star player Mohamed Salah will not participate in the upcoming match against South Sudan. According to sources within the team, Salah was granted permission to skip the match due to concerns over the pitch conditions. The match is scheduled to take place on September 29 at Juba Stadium. Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, made the decision to rest Salah, citing the importance of preserving the player's well-being.
The Egyptian Football Association released a statement explaining that Salah's absence was a precautionary measure. The association stated that the decision was made in consultation with the coaching staff and Salah himself. This is not the first time Salah has missed a match due to pitch concerns. In 2024, he sat out a match against Mauritania for similar reasons. Egypt is set to face South Sudan in the second round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Salah's recent participation in Egypt's match against Angola was cut short when he was substituted in the 60th minute. Zizou replaced Salah, and the match ended in a goalless draw. Egypt's next match is a friendly against South Africa on October 4. The team is preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and coach Hossam Hassan is focused on achieving a strong performance.
Under Hossam Hassan's leadership, Salah has played 24 matches for Egypt, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists. Hassan has managed the team in 36 matches, achieving 19 wins, 12 draws, and 5 losses. Egypt is currently not in the best of form, and the team is looking to regroup and refocus ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.
Egypt's match against South Sudan is crucial in the qualifiers, as the team aims to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The match will be played at Juba Stadium, and the team is expected to face a tough opponent. South Sudan has shown improvement in recent matches, and Egypt's coach Hassan is aware of the challenges that lie ahead.
In related news, the Egyptian Football Association has announced that a Algerian refereeing team will officiate the friendly match between Egypt and South Africa. The match is scheduled to take place on October 4, and the team is looking to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.
Egypt's coaching staff is focused on achieving a strong performance in the upcoming matches. With Salah set to miss the match against South Sudan, the team will look to other players to step up and make an impact. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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- Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's match against South Sudan due to pitch concerns.
