Egypt national team head coach Hossam Hassan revealed the Pharaohs' lineup for their friendly match against South Africa, scheduled for this Sunday evening at Cairo International Stadium, marking the final game of the current international break.
The Egypt vs. South Africa match kicks off at 9:00 PM, as part of the Pharaohs' preparations for upcoming official commitments, with the technical staff aiming to give several players an opportunity to participate and assess their readiness.
Egypt's substitutes against South Africa
The substitutes list included 11 players, among them three goalkeepers, in addition to Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Hamza Abdelkarim.
The substitutes list is as follows:
El-Mehdi Soliman - Mohamed Alaa - Abdelaziz El-Belouty - Tarek Alaa - Omar Fayed - Ahmed Fathy - Mahmoud Saber - Ali Mahmoud - Zizo - Osama Faisal - Hamza Abdelkarim.
Egypt during the current international break
Egypt began its campaign in the current international break with a goalless draw against Angola, in a match played at Cairo Stadium, before securing a big 5-0 victory over South Sudan.
The Pharaohs won 5-0 against South Sudan in a match held in Juba, continuing the team's preparations before concluding its camp with a friendly against South Africa in Cairo.
The technical staff, led by Hossam Hassan, hopes to gain maximum technical benefit from the match against South Africa, especially by giving opportunities to several players during the international break, ahead of preparations for upcoming official fixtures.
The match against South Africa comes within the framework of the national team's preparation program, amid efforts to evaluate all players' levels before official competitions resume.
