Egypt's national football team, led by coaches Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, concluded their main training session at the National Teams Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The session was part of preparations for their upcoming match against Angola on Friday, September 25, in the first round of qualifiers for the 2027 African Cup of Nations. All 23 players selected by the technical staff participated in the training, including those who joined the team on Tuesday.
The training session began with jogging and warm-up exercises, followed by physical training and some recreational ball drills. The session ended with a small division between the players, during which the technical staff worked on teaching the players some tactical phrases to be applied during the Angola match. The team's players and staff are highly focused on achieving a positive result in the upcoming match.
The training session was attended by several officials from the Egyptian Football Association, including Hani Abou Reida, the association's president, Khaled El-Derandeli, the vice president, Mostafa Abu Zahra, a member of the association's board of directors, Mostafa Azam, the association's general secretary, and Shouki Ghareeb, the association's technical director.
The Egyptian national team will play two more matches in the coming days, against South Sudan and in a friendly match against South Africa on October 4. The team's coaches are working on preparing the players for these matches, which will help determine the team's readiness for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The match against Angola is considered a crucial one for the Egyptian national team, as it marks the beginning of their campaign in the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team's players and staff are aware of the importance of achieving a positive result in this match, which will help boost their chances of advancing to the next round of the qualifiers.
Egypt's national team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations, having won the tournament a record seven times. The team's current squad includes a mix of experienced and young players, who are all eager to make a positive impact in the upcoming matches. The team's coaches are working on developing a cohesive team strategy that will help them achieve their goals.
The Egyptian national team's next training session is scheduled for Friday, September 24, at 7:00 PM at the Cairo International Stadium. The team's players and staff are highly focused on their upcoming matches, and they are working hard to ensure that they are fully prepared for the challenges ahead.
Key points
- The Egyptian national team's match against Angola is scheduled for Friday, September 25, in the first round of qualifiers for the 2027 African Cup of Nations.
