The Egyptian national team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, will begin their journey in the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers tonight, September 25, 2026, against Angola at 10 PM Cairo time at the Cairo International Stadium. This match marks the start of their campaign in the qualifiers. The team's preparation has been under scrutiny, with Hassan tasked with leading the squad to success.
The match will be broadcast live on ON Sport, a terrestrial channel, free of charge for Egyptian viewers. Additionally, the beIN Sports network will air the game as the exclusive carrier of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers in the Middle East. This ensures that fans across the region can follow the action. The Egyptian team is looking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers.
Following the match against Angola, Egypt will face South Sudan on September 29, 2026, at 3 PM in Juba. The team will then engage in a friendly match against South Africa on October 4, 2026. These fixtures are crucial for the team's preparation and development ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations. The team's schedule is packed with important games.
The Egyptian squad for the September camp includes a mix of experienced and young players. In goal, the team has called up Mostafa Shobier, El Mahdi Suleiman, Mohamed Alaa, and Abdel Aziz El Belkouti. The defense comprises Mohamed Hani, Tarek Alaa, Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Hossam Abdel Majid, Omar Faid, Ahmed Fattoh, and Karim Hafez. This selection reflects the team's strategy.
The midfield for Egypt includes Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lashin, Mahmoud Saber, Imam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Ali Mahmoud, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Zico, Hetham Hassan, and Mohamed Salah. The attacking lineup features Omar Marmoush and Hamza Abdel Karim. This blend of skill and experience will be key to Egypt's success.
Egypt's upcoming matches in the qualifiers include encounters with Malawi in November, with both the home and away fixtures being crucial. The team will then conclude their qualifiers in March 2027 with matches against South Sudan and Angola. These games will determine Egypt's fate in the competition. The team's performance will be closely watched.
The 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers represent a significant challenge for Egypt, with the team aiming to secure a spot in the tournament. Under the guidance of coach Hossam Hassan, the squad is focused on achieving a positive result against Angola and setting the tone for their campaign. The team's journey begins tonight.
Key points
- Egypt faces Angola in the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers opener.
- The match will be broadcast live on ON Sport and beIN Sports.
- Egypt's upcoming fixtures include matches against South Sudan, South Africa, Malawi, and more.
