The Egypt national football team will welcome back Marwan Attia, the midfielder, for the upcoming match against South Sudan, which will take place in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Marwan Attia did not participate in the national team's previous match against Angola during the first round of qualifiers due to a suspension.
The Egyptian Football Association officially announced that Mohamed Salah, the team captain, will be rested for the match against South Sudan, scheduled for next Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The association confirmed in a statement on its official page that the coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, decided to give Salah a break due to the artificial turf of the pitch.
The Egypt national football team has dropped to third place in their group standings in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as they prepare for the upcoming match against South Sudan in the second round of the group.
Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola in the match held between the two teams last Friday at Cairo International Stadium, marking the Pharaohs' start in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Egypt's struggle with the goalless draw against Angola has intensified the competition in the standings of Group B in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt's group standings in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are as follows:
1. Malawi - 3 points
2. Angola - 1 point
3. Egypt - 1 point
4. South Sudan - 0 points