The debate surrounding Egypt’s final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been settled by Portuguese coach Roy Vitoria. The much-anticipated tournament is set to kick off on January 13th, 2024, and Vitoria has officially announced the squad, providing insight into the key details and questions surrounding Egypt’s lineup.
Q: What is Egypt’s final squad for the upcoming AFCON?
A: Egypt’s final squad for AFCON is as follows:
– Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shennawy, Ahmed El-Shennawy, Mohamed Sabry, Mohamed Abu Jabal.
– Defenders: Ahmed Hegazi, Mohamed Abdel-Moneim, Ali Gabr, Osama Jalal, Ahmed Samy, Mohamed Hany, Omar Kamal Abdel-Wahab, Ahmed Fattouh, Mohamed Hamdy, .
– Midfielders: Mohamed El-Neny, Marwan Attia, Hamdy Fathy, Imam Ashour, Ahmed El-Sayed Zizo, Mostafa Fathi, Mahmoud Hamada, Ahmed Nabil Koka.
– Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed, Mahmoud Kahraba, Ahmed Hassan Koka.
Q: Who are the notable omissions in Egypt’s squad?
A: The squad surprisingly omits several players, including:
Hussein El-Shahat and Yasser Ibrahim from Al Ahly, Abdullah El-Said from Pyramids, and Mahmoud Hamdi El-Wensh from Zamalek.
Q: What is the representation of local clubs in the national team?
A: The squad comprises:
7 players from Al Ahly, 3 from Zamalek, and 6 from Pyramids, along with eight players from foreign clubs.
Q: And what about the foreign-based players in the squad?
A: The squad includes 8 foreign-based players:
Ahmed Hegazi, Hamdy Fathy, Mohamed El-Neny, Mohamed Salah, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed, and Ahmed Hassan Koka.
Q: Tell us about Egypt’s group in AFCON?
A: Egypt finds itself in Group B:
alongside Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. The journey for the Pharaohs begins on January 13, 2024, against Mozambique, followed by a highly anticipated clash with Ghana on January 18, and the group stage concludes against Cape Verde on January 22.
Q: Where will Egypt play its group stage matches?
A: All of Egypt’s group stage matches will take place at:
the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with a seating capacity of 33,000.
Q: What are the match schedules for Egypt in AFCON?
A: Egypt’s match schedule for the group stage is as follows:
– First Round:
– Egypt vs. Mozambique – January 14, 2024
– Second Round:
– Egypt vs. Ghana – January 18, 2024
– Third Round:
– Egypt vs. Cape Verde – January 22, 2024
As the excitement builds for AFCON 2024, all eyes are on Egypt as they embark on their quest for continental glory.
