AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS – EGYPT CLING TO THIRD-PLACE HOPES AHEAD OF TUNISIA CLASH
With direct qualification now out of reach, Egypt are eyeing a final opportunity to reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea—by finishing as one of the best third-placed teams. The Pharaohs will take on Tunisia this Wednesday in Monastir, in what is a must-win match.
➤ El Hadary Recalled for Crucial Clash
To bolster their ranks, the Egyptian staff has recalled veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary to the squad. The former Al Ahly legend replaces El Shenawy, who picked up an injury in Egypt’s 0-1 loss to Senegal last Saturday.
➤ All or Nothing in Monastir
Egypt, currently third in Group G, know that only a win against Tunisia can keep their hopes alive. With Tunisia and Senegal already ahead in the standings, qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams is Egypt’s last remaining option.
A positive result in Monastir will depend not only on experience—such as that of El Hadary—but also on whether the Pharaohs can recover mentally and tactically from the blow suffered at home last weekend.
