Egypt National Team Squad for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
The Egyptian Football Association has released the first squad for the men's national team ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Egypt will meet Angola on September 25 and South Sudan on September 29 in the opening round.
Squad Details
The goalkeepers selected are Mostafa Shobier, Mahdi Suleiman, Mohamed Alaa, and backup Abdelaziz Al-Balawti. The defensive line features Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Ramy Rbiaa, Mohamed Abdel-Moneim, Hossam Abdel-Majid, Hamdi Fathi, Ahmed Fetouh, and Karim Hafez.
Midfield and Attack
The midfield includes Marwan Attia, Mohand Lashine, Mahmoud Saber, Imam Ashour, Ahmed "Zizo" Said, Ali Mahmoud, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Ziko, Haitham Hassan, plus star Mohamed Salah. A friendly against South Africa is scheduled for October 4 as a final test.
Background
This preliminary list marks the first step in preparing for the 2027 continental tournament, aiming to refresh the squad and boost Egypt's chances.
Training will continue until the official matches, with close monitoring of player performance to finalize the lineup.
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