The Egyptian national team has secured a spot in the Round of 16 in the ongoing 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Cote d’Ivoire.
Despite a 2-2 draw against Cape Verde in the third group stage match, Egypt clinched the second spot in Group B, trailing behind Cape Verde.
However, the Pharaohs will face the next challenge without their captain, Mohamed Salah.
Mohamed Salah, the leader of the Pharaohs, will be absent from the Round of 16 encounter due to an injury sustained in the match against Ghana.
He has traveled to Liverpool for treatment.
There are also doubts surrounding the participation of Mohamed El-Shenawy, the national team’s goalkeeper, in the upcoming round, especially considering his shoulder injury suffered against Cape Verde.
Egypt’s Round of 16 Opponent
The Egyptian national team is set to face the runner-up from Group D in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
This means they could encounter Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, or Morocco.
All possibilities remain open until the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.
Next Match Date
The upcoming match for Egypt in the Round of 16 is scheduled to take place at exactly 10:00 PM next Sunday.
The absence of Mohamed Salah and the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed El-Shenawy’s availability add a layer of challenge for the Pharaohs as they prepare for the knockout stage in their quest for continental glory.
