Coach Ali Maher oversees first Egypt training session ahead of Malawi double-header

Egypt’s newly appointed head coach Ali Maher has officially began preparations for the upcoming double-header against Malawi after supervising his first training session at the National Teams Center.

Maher took charge of the opening workout as the Pharaohs opened camp ahead of the two international fixtures scheduled for November 13 and 17, with 21 players reporting for the initial session.

The training marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Egyptian national team under Maher’s leadership, as the former coach started assessing his available options and laying the groundwork for the upcoming assignments.

A number of experienced players were involved in the first session, including goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, who was joined by Mahdy Soliman and Mostafa Shobeir.

The defensive department featured Mohamed Alaa, Mahmoud El Wensh, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Hany, Karim Hafez, Ahmed Fatouh and Tarek Alaa.

In midfield, Marwan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Mohamed Shehata and Nasser Maher were among those who took part in the session as the technical team began its preparations for the two encounters.

The attacking department also had several notable names, with Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trezeguet’, Ahmed Sayed ‘Zizo’, Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud Mamdouh joining the initial group.

Meanwhile, five other players are expected to join the training camp in the coming days to complete the squad.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, Hamza Abdelkarim, Haitham Hassan, Ibrahim Adel and Mohamed Abdelmonem are among those expected to report to camp later as Egypt continue preparations for the Malawi double-header.

Their arrival will provide Maher with additional options and allow the technical team to work with the full complement of players ahead of the opening encounter.

The two matches against Malawi will offer the new coach an important opportunity to assess the team’s strengths, evaluate individual performances and begin implementing his ideas within the squad.

With 21 players already involved in the opening session, attention will now turn to the arrival of the remaining members and the tactical preparations for the first meeting on November 13.

Egypt will then face Malawi again on November 17 as Maher looks to make a positive start to his tenure in charge of the Pharaohs.