Egypt's national team ends the first half in a goalless draw against South Africa.

The first half of the friendly match between Egypt's national football team and South Africa ended in a goalless draw at Cairo International Stadium. This match concluded the current training camp, which also included encounters with Angola and South Sudan, where Egypt collected 4 points to top Group B in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The match is officiated by Algerian referee Nabil Boukhalfa, assisted by compatriots Hamza Bouzit and Haitham Bouiyouma, as part of the team managing this friendly encounter at Cairo Stadium.

Egypt is missing the services of captain Mohamed Salah, along with Mohamed Abdel-Moneim, after coordinating their departure from the national team's camp. The coaching staff also decided to rest Haitham Hassan.

Egypt's Lineup Against South Africa

Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir

Defense: Mohamed Hani – Hossam Abdel-Meguid – Ramy Rabia – Karim Hafez

Midfield: Marwan Attia – Mohanad Lashin – Imam Ashour

Attack: Ibrahim Adel – Omar Marmoush – Mostafa Ziko

On the bench: Mehdi Suleiman – Mohamed Alaa – Abdel Aziz Belahouti – Tarek Alaa – Omar Fayad – Ahmed Fattouh – Mahmoud Saber – Ali Mahmoud – Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" – Osama Faisal – Hamza Abdel Karim.

South Africa's Lineup Against Egypt 
 

Goalkeeper: Sifiso Chaine.

Defense: Thabang Matladi – Emy Okon – Lebohang Sima – Fawaz Basadien.

Midfield: Brooklyn Poggenpoel – Sifiso Sethole – Themba Zwane.

Attack: Tashreek Matthews – Cassius Mailula – Luther Singh.

History of Egypt and South Africa Encounters

The history of matches between Egypt and South Africa includes numerous encounters, with the two teams meeting 13 times at the senior level.

In these matchups, South Africa has won 7 matches, while Egypt has secured 5 victories, with one match ending in a draw. The Egyptian team has scored 9 goals against South Africa, while the "Bafana Bafana" netted 11 goals.

Market Value of Egypt and South Africa Teams

The market value of the Egyptian national team is approximately €96.15 million, compared to €48.15 million for South Africa, reflecting a difference of €48 million.

The total market value of the Pharaohs' players is nearly double that of the South African team, highlighting the disparity in market value between the two squads ahead of this friendly match.