Ali Maher has named his first Egypt squad as head coach for two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi. Egypt’s camp begins on 9 November at the National Teams Centre, with the first leg scheduled for 13 November at Cairo International Stadium.
Returning players and first call-up
Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mahmoud Hamdi “El-Wensh”, Mohamed Shehata, Nasser Maher and Mahmoud Marei return to the squad. Mahmoud Mamdouh, the Modern Sport striker, has received his first call-up.
Players left out
Ali Maher left out Emam Ashour for technical reasons. Abdelaziz El-Balaoty was left out after Mohamed El-Shenawy returned. Omar Fayed was also left out through injury. Ali Mahmoud was left out, with Mohamed Shehata returning to the squad.
Other squad decisions
Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” returned to the squad after recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the last international break. Mostafa Mohamed has not been considered since Egypt’s AFCON campaign last January.
Group Two standings
Egypt share Group Two with Angola, South Sudan and Malawi. Egypt lead the group on 4 points, ahead of Angola on goal difference. Malawi have 3 points and South Sudan have none. Egypt opened their campaign with a goalless draw away to Angola before winning 5-0 away to South Sudan.
Second-leg venue
Egypt and Malawi meet again on the 17th at Bingu International Stadium in Malawi for the fourth round of qualifying.
