Ramy Rabia, the Al Ain defender and Egypt international, is expected to wear the Pharaohs’ captain’s armband against South Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The development comes after Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s captain, left the national team camp, putting Rabia in line to lead the team based on the national team’s captaincy order.
Ramy Rabia Expected to Lead Egypt
A source within the Egypt national team indicated that head coach Hossam Hassan has settled on giving Ramy Rabia the captain’s armband against South Sudan if he features in the match.
Rabia’s potential appointment follows the established order of Egypt’s captains, with Salah having worn the armband in recent matches.
The defender also has extensive international experience with Egypt, in addition to his club career, placing him among the senior figures within the national team squad.
Egypt vs South Sudan in AFCON Qualifiers
Egypt are preparing to face South Sudan on September 29 in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Pharaohs began their qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola at Cairo International Stadium on September 25.
Egypt will now look to collect a positive result against South Sudan as the team continues its qualifying campaign.
Mohamed Salah Leaves Egypt Camp
Mohamed Salah left the Egypt national team camp following the match against Angola as the Pharaohs prepare for their second qualifier against South Sudan.
With the captain unavailable for the upcoming fixture, Ramy Rabia is expected to take the armband if he plays, according to the national team’s captaincy order.
Rabia was included in Hossam Hassan’s squad for the September fixtures against Angola and South Sudan, followed by a friendly against South Africa.
When Is Egypt vs South Sudan?
Egypt will face South Sudan on Tuesday, September 29, in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The match comes after Egypt’s goalless draw with Angola in the opening round, with Hossam Hassan’s side looking to secure its first win of the qualifying campaign.
Who is expected to captain Egypt against South Sudan?
Ramy Rabia is expected to wear the captain’s armband if he plays.
Why could Ramy Rabia captain Egypt?
Mohamed Salah left the national team camp, while Rabia is next in the established captaincy order.
When will Egypt play South Sudan?
Egypt will face South Sudan on September 29 in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
How did Egypt start the qualifiers?
Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola in the opening round.
Who is Egypt’s head coach?
Hossam Hassan is the head coach of the Egypt national team.
