The Egyptian national team is set to start their journey in the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers with two consecutive matches against Angola and South Sudan during the current international break. These matches mark the beginning of the Pharaohs' quest to secure a spot in the finals to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next year. Under the leadership of coach Hossam Hassan, the team will first host Angola before traveling to Juba to face South Sudan.
The first match against Angola is scheduled to take place on September 25, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium. The game is part of the qualifiers for the 2027 African Cup of Nations and will begin at 10 PM Cairo time. This match is part of Group 2, which also includes South Sudan and Malawi. The Egyptian team aims to make a strong start in the qualifiers by securing the maximum number of points in the first two matches.
Following the match against Angola, the Egyptian team will travel to Juba to face South Sudan on September 29, 2026, in the second round of the qualifiers. The match at Juba's stadium will start at 3 PM Cairo time. The Egyptian team will depart Cairo on September 27, 2026, on a private plane and return on September 30, 2026. The qualifiers feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four teams each.
According to the qualifiers' system, the top two teams from each group will advance to the finals. A special system will be applied to groups that include one of the host countries for the tournament. The group stage of the qualifiers will run from September 24 to October 6, 2026, with the first and second rounds taking place during the current international break.
The 2027 African Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, and will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This will be the first time these three countries have jointly hosted the continental tournament. Egypt, with a record seven African Cup of Nations titles, is seeking to qualify for the finals and continue its successful history in the competition.
In addition to the qualifiers, the Egyptian team will play a friendly match against South Africa on October 4, 2026, at the Cairo International Stadium as part of their preparation. The team aims to achieve a strong start in the qualifiers by gaining the maximum possible points in the first two matches, setting the stage for the rest of the group stage during upcoming international breaks.
The Egyptian team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial for their chances to participate in the 2027 African Cup of Nations. With a strong squad and experienced coaching, the team is expected to make a significant impact in the competition. The upcoming matches against Angola and South Sudan will be a test of the team's capabilities and will set the tone for their campaign in the qualifiers.
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- Egypt's national team to face Angola and South Sudan in 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
