Egypt's national team, the Pharaohs, welcomed five foreign-based players to their training camp in Cairo on Monday, September 21, 2026. The new arrivals include Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur, and Rami Rabie from Al Ain. Other players who joined the camp are Omar Fayed from Frosinone and Hamza Abdelkarim from Barcelona. They are set to bolster the team as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
The Pharaohs are gearing up for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, starting with a match against Angola at Cairo Stadium on Friday. The team will then travel to South Sudan four days later. Egypt is drawn in Group B alongside Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi. The team's preparation has been impacted by injuries, with Hamdy Fathy withdrawing due to an injury and Omar Fayed receiving a last-minute call-up.
In addition to the players who joined on Monday, others are expected to arrive in the coming days. Nice defender Mohamed Abdelmonem and Celtic winger Haissem Hassan are set to join the camp on Monday night and Tuesday, respectively. The team has already been boosted by the arrival of Nordsjaelland winger Ibrahim Adel and Ludogorets Razgrad defender Hossam Abdelmaguid, who reported to camp earlier.
The Pharaohs will also face South Africa in a friendly match at Cairo Stadium on Sunday, October 4. This match will provide an opportunity for the team to fine-tune their strategy and build momentum ahead of their AFCON qualifiers. The team's coach will be looking to make the most of the friendly match to test different player combinations and tactics.
Egypt's national team has been dealing with some challenges ahead of the AFCON qualifiers. Hamdy Fathy's injury has forced the team to make changes to their squad, with Omar Fayed stepping in to fill the gap. Despite these challenges, the team is optimistic about their chances of success in the qualifiers.
The Pharaohs have a tough road ahead, with matches against Angola and South Sudan in the AFCON qualifiers. However, with the addition of new players, the team is expected to be bolstered and have a stronger chance of success. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the next stage of the competition.
The team's preparation and performance in the upcoming matches will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. With a strong squad and a determined coach, the Pharaohs are expected to make a good impression in the AFCON qualifiers. The team's success in the qualifiers will be a significant step towards achieving their goals in the competition.
Key points
- Egypt's national team welcomes five foreign-based players to their training camp ahead of AFCON qualifiers.
- The team faces Angola and South Sudan in the AFCON qualifiers, with a friendly match against South Africa also scheduled.
- The Pharaohs are drawn in Group B alongside Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi in the AFCON qualifiers.
