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Salah Back as Egypt Battles Malawi in Crucial AFCON Qualifier
13 Nov
Summary
- Egypt's new coach, Ali Maher, debuts against Malawi today.
- Mohamed Salah returns to the squad for the critical AFCON qualifier.
- Match kicks off at 7:00 PM GMT at Cairo International Stadium.
Egypt welcomes Malawi to Cairo International Stadium today for a significant 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. This match marks the debut of new head coach Ali Maher, who takes over from Hossam Hassan.
The Pharaohs are currently in a strong position in Group B with 4 points from their opening two games, level at the top with Angola. The return of star attacker Mohamed Salah provides a significant boost to Egypt's offensive capabilities.
Malawi, with 3 points, aims to capitalize on this opportunity to put pressure on the group leaders. Their previous defeat against Angola makes this fixture a crucial one for their qualification hopes.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM GMT (8:00 PM CET). International viewers can tune into various channels, including beIN Sports and Azam Sports, depending on their region.