Ali Maher warns Egypt must get the details right against Malawi

Egypt manager Ali Maher says his side will need to be sharp in the key moments when they face Malawi in the third round of qualifying.

The match is due to take place shortly, with Egypt seeking a victory to strengthen their position at the top of the group.

“Malawi is a very important match and we need to win,” Maher told beIN SPORTS. “The details against teams of this level make the difference. Hopefully, the team will be in its usual technical condition and we will achieve victory.”

The fixture is Maher’s first in charge of Egypt since he replaced former manager Hossam Hassan.

Egypt have four points and lead the group ahead of Angola on goal difference. Malawi are third with three points, while South Sudan are bottom without a point after losing their opening two matches.

Maher has named Mostafa Shobeir in goal for the game.

Ahmed Fattouh, Rami Rabia, Hossam Abdelmagid and Mohamed Hany form the defence, with Ahmed Sayed “Zizo”, Mohand Lasheen and Nasser Maher selected in midfield.

The front three are Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet”, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah.

Egypt’s substitutes are Mohamed El Shenawy, Mahdy Soliman, Tarek Alaa, Karim Hafez, Mahmoud Hamdy “El Wensh”, Mahmoud Marei, Marwan Attia, Mahmoud Saber, Mohamed Shehata, Ibrahim Adel, Haitham Hassan and Hamza Abdelkarim.

The two teams will meet again on Tuesday in Malawi in the fourth round of qualifying.