The Egyptian national team is set to depart for Ivory Coast tomorrow, Tuesday, in preparation for their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Pharaohs aim to clinch the title, with their last triumph in this tournament dating back to 2010.
How Has the Egyptian National Team Prepared for the Africa Cup of Nations?
The national team held its preparation camp in the new administrative capital since last Tuesday until this Tuesday, marking the departure of the team to Ivory Coast.
The team played a friendly match against Tanzania on Sunday at Cairo International Stadium, concluding with a 2-0 victory for the Pharaohs.
This match served as the final test before traveling to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Rui Vitoria on the Tanzania Friendly
Rui Vitoria, the coach of the Egyptian national team, affirmed that the friendly match against Tanzania concluded without any injuries.
He clarified that Omar Kamal Abdulwahid sustained a minor injury that is not a cause for concern.
Vitoria stated that Tanzania’s style of play resembles Mozambique, the team Egypt will face in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations, focusing on defensive consolidation and counter-attacks.
Ahmed El-Shennawy and Mohamed El-Shennawy are both ready to travel to Ivory Coast, according to Vitoria.
Vitoria mentioned that Mohamed Hani was absent from the match due to his expulsion in the friendly against Algeria, and regulations prevent him from participating in the first international match, leading to his exclusion from the squad.
Egypt’s Group and Match Against Mozambique
Egypt finds itself in Group 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique.
The national team is gearing up to face Mozambique at 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in the opening match of the group stage.
Squad List After Injuries
The final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations consists of 27 players:
Goalkeepers:
– Mohamed El-Shennawy
– Ahmed El-Shennawy
– Mohamed Abu Jabal
– Mohamed Sabry
Defenders:
– Ahmed Hegazi
– Mohamed Abdel-Moneim
– Ali Gabr
– Yasser Ibrahim
– Ahmed Samy
– Mohamed Hani
– Omar Kamal Abdulwahid
– Ahmed Fotouh
– Mohamed Hamdi
Midfielders:
– Hamdi Fathi
– Imam Ashour
– Mohamed Elneny
– Marwan Attia
– Ahmed El-Sayed Zizo
– Mohannad Lashin
– Mahmoud Hamada
Forwards:
– Mohamed Salah
– Mostafa Fathi
– Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
– Omar Marmoush
– Mostafa Mohamed
– Mahmoud Kahraba
– Ahmed Hassan Koka.
