The Egyptian national team is set to face Angola in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on September 25, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium. The match will kick off at 10 pm local time. The team has been preparing for the game, with coach Hossam Hassan finalizing the squad. Egypt is looking to build on their previous encounters with Angola, where they have a record of three wins and three draws.
The Egyptian team has announced its squad for the September camp, which includes goalkeepers Mustafa Shobier, El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, and Abdelaziz Belcotty. The defense lineup features players such as Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Ahmed Fattouh. The midfield consists of Marwan Attia, Emad Moteab, Mahmoud Saber, Imam Ashour, and Ahmed Sayed Zizo.
In the attacking line, Egypt has players like Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdelkarem, and Mohamed Salah. The team's strategy for the match against Angola is to utilize a strong defensive lineup and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Egypt's coaching staff has been analyzing Angola's gameplay, identifying areas to exploit and ways to neutralize their threats.
Historically, Egypt and Angola have faced each other six times, with Egypt emerging unbeaten, recording three wins and three draws. The most recent encounter between the two teams was in 2025, where they played to a 0-0 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt's top scorers against Angola include Emad Moteab with three goals and Ahmed El Kass with two goals.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will feature Egypt competing in a group with Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi. Egypt's first match is against Angola, followed by an away game against South Sudan in the second round. The team's goal is to secure a spot in the tournament, and a win against Angola would be a significant step towards achieving that.
The match against Angola will be broadcast live on several channels, including beIN Sports 1, which has the broadcasting rights for the qualifiers in the Middle East and North Africa. Fans in Egypt can also watch the game on the local terrestrial channel. Additionally, beIN Sports offers online streaming services, allowing fans to follow the match via the internet.
The referee for the match has not been announced yet. Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, is expected to make some tactical decisions regarding the team's lineup and strategy. The team's fans are optimistic about their chances of winning, given their historical performance against Angola.
Key points
- Egypt has a record of three wins and three draws against Angola in their previous encounters.
- The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will feature Egypt competing in a group with Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi.
- The match against Angola will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1 and local Egyptian channels.
