The Egyptian national football team is set to face South Sudan on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the second round of qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations. The match will take place in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, at 4:00 PM local time. Egypt's team, led by coach Hassan, is looking to bounce back from a goalless draw against Angola in the first round. The team's expected lineup includes Mostafa Shobier in goal, Mohamed Hani, Rami Rabia, and Ahmed Fattouh in defense.
The midfield is expected to feature Marwan Attia, Emad Moteab, and Imam Ashour, alongside Ahmed Zizo and Hossam Hassan. In attack, Omar Marmoush and Zico are likely to start. Egypt has a history of playing against South Sudan, with their most recent encounter being a friendly match on June 18, 2023, which Egypt won 3-0. The team is seeking to secure its first win in the qualifiers and take a significant step towards advancing to the tournament.
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports, a popular sports network in the region. Egypt is part of Group Two in the qualifiers, which also includes Angola, Malawi, and South Sudan. In the current standings, Malawi leads with 3 points, followed by Angola with 1 point, and Egypt and South Sudan with 1 and 0 points, respectively. Egypt's coach, Hassan, will be looking to make adjustments to the team's strategy to secure a win against South Sudan.
Egypt's squad for the match includes 23 players, with notable names such as Mostafa Shobier, Mohamed Hani, and Omar Marmoush. The team's goalkeepers are Mostafa Shobier, El-Mahdy Suleiman, and Abdelaziz El-Balouty. The defense features players like Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Ahmed Fattouh. The midfield includes Marwan Attia, Emad Moteab, and Imam Ashour, while the attack features Omar Marmoush, Zico, and Hamza Abdelkarem.
After the match against South Sudan, Egypt will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium. The match is scheduled to take place at 9:00 PM local time. This friendly match will provide an opportunity for the team to fine-tune its strategy and prepare for future qualifiers.
Egypt's coach, Hassan, expressed confidence in his team's abilities, stating that they are ready to face the challenges of the qualifiers. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the match, hoping that Egypt will secure a win and take a significant step towards advancing to the African Cup of Nations. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial in determining its chances of participating in the tournament.
The African Cup of Nations is one of the most prestigious tournaments in African football, and Egypt is one of the most successful teams in the competition's history. With seven titles, Egypt is looking to add an eighth title to its collection. The team's journey in the qualifiers will be closely followed by fans and pundits alike, as they seek to make a strong impression and advance to the tournament.
Key points
- Egypt faces South Sudan in the second round of African Cup qualifiers on September 29, 2026.
- The team's expected lineup includes Mostafa Shobier, Mohamed Hani, and Omar Marmoush.
- Egypt will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4, 2026.
