The Egyptian national team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is set to face South Sudan in the second round of the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The match will take place on September 29 in Juba, South Sudan, and will kick off at 3 pm Cairo time. This will be Egypt's second match in the qualifiers, as they began their campaign with a goalless draw against Angola on Friday.
The Egyptian team will travel to Juba on Sunday, September 27, on a private plane, as they prepare to take on South Sudan. The team's performance in the qualifiers has been inconsistent so far, with their draw against Angola leaving them in a challenging position in Group 2. Egypt currently sits third in the group with one point, behind leaders Malawi and Angola.
The draw against Angola has made the competition in Group 2 more intense, with all teams still in contention for a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Malawi leads the group with three points, followed by Angola with one point, and Egypt also with one point. South Sudan is yet to earn any points. Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, will be looking to secure a win against South Sudan to boost his team's chances.
Egypt's squad for the match against South Sudan includes several key players, including Mohamed Salah, who will be a crucial player in the team's attack. The team's defense will be led by players such as Mohamed Hani, Tarik El-Sayed, and Rami Rabia. In midfield, players like Marwan Attia, Emad Moteab, and Ahmed Zizo will be looking to control the tempo of the game.
The match against South Sudan is a crucial one for Egypt, as they look to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. A win would put them in a strong position to qualify, while a loss could make their task much more difficult. Egypt's fans will be eagerly anticipating the match, as they look to support their team to victory.
Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, has expressed his confidence in his team's abilities, despite their inconsistent start to the qualifiers. He has called on his players to be focused and determined, as they look to secure a win against South Sudan. The team's players have also expressed their commitment to giving their all in the match.
The match between Egypt and South Sudan will be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a win. Egypt's key players, including Mohamed Salah, will be looking to make an impact, as they seek to lead their team to victory. The match will be a crucial one in the African qualifiers, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the outcome.
Key points
- Egypt to face South Sudan in African qualifiers on September 29
- Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, confident in team's abilities despite inconsistent start
- Match crucial for Egypt's chances of qualifying for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
