Egypt’s national football team, led by head coach Hossam Hassan, held a morning training session on an artificial turf pitch at Air Defense Stadium as part of preparations for their upcoming match against South Sudan.
The Pharaohs are scheduled to travel to South Sudan after the training session ahead of their second match in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt Complete Final Training Before Travel
A total of 23 players took part in Egypt’s final training session before the team’s departure for South Sudan.
Egypt Players Who Took Part in Training
The 23 players involved in the session were:
- Mostafa Shobeir
- El Mahdy Soliman
- Mohamed Alaa
- Abdelaziz El Balouty
- Mohamed Hany
- Tarek Alaa
- Rami Rabia
- Hossam Abdel Maged
- Omar Fayed
- Ahmed Fattouh
- Karim Hafez
- Marwan Attia
- Mahand Lasheen
- Mahmoud Saber
- Emam Ashour
- Ahmed Sayed Zizo
- Ali Mahmoud
- Ibrahim Adel
- Mostafa Ziko
- Haitham Hassan
- Omar Marmoush
- Osama Faisal
- Hamza Abdelkarim
Following the training session, Egypt’s delegation headed to Cairo International Airport to begin the journey to South Sudan.
Egypt vs South Sudan Match Date
Egypt are scheduled to face South Sudan at 3:00 pm on Tuesday in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The team is continuing its preparations for the important qualifying fixture, with the technical staff focusing on the players’ readiness ahead of the trip.
Why Is Mohamed Abdelmonem Missing?
Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan confirmed that Mohamed Abdelmonem was removed from the squad traveling to South Sudan.
The decision was linked to the defender’s previous ACL surgery and medical warnings regarding playing on the artificial turf at the venue for the match.
The decision was made based on a medical report from his French club, Nice.
Artificial Turf Behind Abdelmonem’s Absence
Abdelmonem’s absence from the South Sudan match is connected to the medical concerns surrounding his return to artificial turf following his ACL surgery.
As a result, the defender will not travel with Egypt’s delegation, while the rest of the squad continues preparations for the match.
Egypt’s Preparations for South Sudan
Hossam Hassan’s coaching staff focused on preparing the players during the final training session before the team headed to the airport.
The match forms part of Egypt’s campaign in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the team continuing its technical and physical preparations for the upcoming fixture.
When will Egypt face South Sudan?
The match is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Tuesday.
Which competition does the match belong to?
It is part of the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
How many players participated in Egypt’s training session?
Twenty-three players took part in the final training session.
Why is Mohamed Abdelmonem missing the match?
He previously underwent ACL surgery, with medical warnings regarding playing on an artificial turf pitch.
When did Egypt travel to South Sudan?
The delegation headed to Cairo International Airport after completing the final training session.
