The Egypt national football team are continuing their preparations for the upcoming match against Angola, scheduled for Friday at Cairo International Stadium in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Head coach Hossam Hassan and his staff are working to prepare the players for the opening fixture, with the Pharaohs' squad nearing full strength at the national team camp.
Haytham Hassan Set to Join Egypt Camp
The Egypt coaching staff are awaiting the arrival of Haytham Hassan, the national team winger who plays for Scottish side Celtic.
Haytham Hassan is expected to arrive at the Egypt camp in the coming hours before joining the evening training session with his teammates.
His arrival would complete the squad's preparations ahead of the opening qualifier against Angola.
The Egypt camp began last Thursday at the national teams' training center in 6th of October City.
Several Overseas Players Join Egypt Camp
Most of Egypt's overseas-based players have joined the national team camp, including Mohamed Salah, Hamza Abdelkarim, Rami Rabia and Omar Marmoush.
The coaching staff are continuing to prepare the squad both technically and physically ahead of the start of Egypt's AFCON qualifying campaign.
Egypt's Upcoming Matches
Egypt are scheduled to face Angola on September 25 in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers before meeting South Sudan on September 29 in the second round.
The Pharaohs will then play a friendly against South Africa on October 4 at Cairo International Stadium as part of their upcoming preparation schedule.
When will Egypt face Angola?
Egypt will play Angola on September 25 in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Where will Egypt vs Angola be played?
The match will be held at Cairo International Stadium.
Who coaches the Egypt national team?
Hossam Hassan is the head coach of Egypt, with Ibrahim Hassan working alongside him.
When will Haytham Hassan join Egypt's camp?
Haytham Hassan is expected to arrive at the camp in the coming hours and join the evening training session.
Who will Egypt face after Angola?
Egypt will face South Sudan on September 29 in the second round of the qualifiers.
