The Egyptian national football team is gearing up to face South Sudan in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match is scheduled to take place on September 29, 2026, in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. This match is part of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to be held in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

The Egyptian team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is looking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers. The team's preparation has been going well, with the players and coaching staff showing a high level of determination and focus. According to Khaled El-Derendly, the team's manager, the atmosphere within the camp is very positive, and everyone is working together to achieve their goals.

El-Derendly also praised the reception they received upon arrival in South Sudan, saying that it has been warm and welcoming. He added that the team's players and coaching staff are all focused on the upcoming match and are eager to give their best performance. The team's captain, Hani Abu Reida, has been in touch with El-Derendly to check on the team's well-being and offer his support.

The match against South Sudan is considered crucial for Egypt's chances of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Egyptian team will be looking to build on their performance in the previous round and secure a win against their opponents. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the match, and El-Derendly has expressed his confidence in the team's ability to deliver a strong performance.

The match is set to kick off at 4:00 PM Cairo time, and it will be broadcast live on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Egyptian team's players and coaching staff are all geared up for the match, and they are determined to make a positive impact.

El-Derendly also revealed that Abu Reida has expressed his full confidence in the team's abilities and has wished them good luck for the match. The team's players and coaching staff are all focused on achieving their goal and making their fans proud.

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are heating up, and Egypt's match against South Sudan is one of the most highly anticipated fixtures. The Egyptian team's performance in the qualifiers will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, and the team will be looking to make a strong statement.

Key points

  • The match between Egypt and South Sudan will take place on September 29, 2026, in Juba, South Sudan.
  • The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
  • Egypt's national football team is looking to secure a win against South Sudan and boost their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

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