Al-Mahdi Suleiman, the Egyptian national team goalkeeper, came on as a substitute in the match against South Africa.
Mahdi Suleiman
Club: Zamalek
Egypt faces its opponent South Africa in a friendly match marking the end of the current international break period.
Mahdi Suleiman participated replacing Mostafa Shobair in the 77th minute.
This match marks Mahdi Suleiman's first international appearance at the age of 39 years, 3 months, and 26 days, making him the oldest player to make his debut wearing the Pharaohs' jersey.
Mahdi Suleiman surpassed Hamada Tolba's record, who played his first match for Egypt against Burkina Faso at the age of 34 years, 6 months, and 2 days.
Mahdi Suleiman has become the third-oldest player to feature in a match for the Egyptian national team at the age of 39 years and 3 months, following Essam El-Hadary (45 years and 5 months) and Hossam Hassan (39 years and 5 months).
