The coaching staff of the Egypt national team, led by Hossam Hassan, has begun exploring a range of attacking options to compensate for the absence of Mostafa Ziko, following the suspension imposed by FIFA, which prevents the player from participating in five matches with the Pharaohs in the upcoming period.
Egypt, under Hossam Hassan's leadership, will face Malawi on November 13 and 17 in the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The two matches will take place after the start of winter time in Egypt, which will come into effect on Friday, October 30.
The list of candidates includes three names who have excelled with their clubs, led by Mahmoud Mamdouh, a striker for Modern Sport and the league's top scorer, who has delivered impressive performances making him one of the top options available to strengthen the front line.
Also highlighted is Youssef Obama, a player for Pyramids, who stands out as one of the promising attacking talents due to his ability to move and create danger in multiple positions.
Salah Mohsen, a striker for Al Masry, is also among the candidates, having scored four goals with his team, which enhances his chances of being considered for the national team in the upcoming period.
Ziko's absence poses a challenge for the coaching staff, especially with the suspension extending to five matches, necessitating the search for a replacement capable of providing quick offensive contributions. It is expected that technical levels and readiness will dictate the selection decision, as the team aims to maintain its attacking strength and prepare for upcoming challenges.
Match Schedule for Egypt vs. Malawi in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
According to winter time, the third round match between Egypt and Malawi will take place at 9 PM Cairo time at Cairo Stadium.
The fourth round match between the two teams, which will be held in Malawi, will start at 3 PM Cairo time, as the timing in Egypt aligns with Malawi after the implementation of winter time, with no time differences between the two countries.
