Egypt's national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, conducted a morning training session at one of the artificial turf fields at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo. This was part of their preparations for the upcoming match against South Sudan, scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM Cairo time. The match is part of the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
A total of 23 players participated in the training session, including goalkeepers Mostafa Shobier and El Mahdi Suleiman, and defenders Mohamed Hani, Tariq Alaa, Rami Rabia, and Ahmed Fattoh, among others. The team is set to depart from Cairo Airport to Juba, the capital of South Sudan, after the training session. The team's preparation is crucial as they look to bounce back from a goalless draw against Angola in their first match of the qualifiers.
The match against South Sudan will take place at the Juba Stadium in South Sudan's capital city. The team is aware of the challenging conditions they will face, but they are determined to secure a win. In their first match, South Sudan lost 2-1 to Malawi, highlighting the competitive nature of the group. Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, will be looking to motivate his team to achieve a positive result.
The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Fans across Egypt and the Arab world will be able to follow the match, which promises to be an exciting encounter. Egypt's team has a strong following, and the players are under pressure to deliver a good performance.
Egypt's squad for the match includes a mix of experienced and young players, with the likes of Mostafa Shobier, Mohamed Hani, and Rami Rabia providing defensive solidity. The team's attacking lineup, featuring players like Omar Marmoush and Ahmed Zizo, will be crucial in breaking down South Sudan's defense. The team's strategy and tactics will be key to achieving a positive result.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have seen some surprising results, with several top teams struggling to secure wins. Egypt, one of the continent's top teams, will be looking to assert their dominance against South Sudan. A win would put them in a strong position in Group C, with the top teams advancing to the finals.
The match against South Sudan is a crucial one for Egypt, and the team's players and coaching staff are fully focused on achieving a positive result. With a strong squad and a determined team spirit, Egypt will be looking to make a statement in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Key points
- Egypt's national football team trains at Air Defense Stadium in Cairo ahead of their match against South Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- The match against South Sudan will take place at the Juba Stadium in South Sudan's capital city on September 29, 2026.
- A win for Egypt would put them in a strong position in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
