This afternoon, Friday, the coaching staff and players of the Egypt national football team visited the “Felix Houphouet-Boigny” Stadium, the venue for Egypt’s matches in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast, featuring Mozambique, Ghana, and Cape Verde.
During the meeting between the African Football Confederation and the Egyptian national team officials, it was confirmed that the team would conduct all its training sessions at the Jardins Botanique Stadium, following the established protocol for group stage tournaments.
Under the guidance of Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria, the Egypt national team is set to undertake its main training session today, Friday, in Ivory Coast, gearing up for the encounter with Mozambique scheduled for the upcoming Sunday.
This match marks the inaugural fixture in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Ivory Coast, commencing tomorrow and continuing until February 11.
Vitoria is expected to finalize the starting lineup for the Pharaohs during today’s training session and outline the tactical plan he intends to implement, aiming for a strong start in the tournament.
Throughout the year 2023, under the management of Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria, the Egypt national team participated in 10 matches, securing victory in 8 encounters, drawing in one, and facing defeat in another.
The team scored a total of 23 goals, conceding only 5.
As anticipation builds for the kick-off, the meticulous preparations and strategic considerations underpin Egypt’s quest for success in the Africa Cup of Nations, and the inspection of the stadium serves as a crucial aspect of the team’s meticulous pre-match regimen.
