The Egyptian national team faces South Africa today, Tuesday, in the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, a match in which the Pharaohs seek to get back on track.
Egypt will play as guests against South Sudan in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, with the match taking place at Juba Stadium.
History of Matches Between Egypt and South Sudan
The Egyptian national team met South Sudan in only one match throughout their history, which took place on June 18, 2023, at Cairo International Stadium.
Egypt succeeded in defeating South Sudan with a clean three-goal victory in the friendly match between them.
Three players share the top scorers list for matches between Egypt and South Sudan, each with one goal: Mahmoud Abdel Moneim "Kahraba", Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeget", and Mostafa Fathi.
This trio previously scored against South Sudan in the only friendly match played in June 2023.
Referees for the Egypt vs. South Sudan Match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the refereeing crew that will officiate the Egypt vs. South Sudan match in the second round of the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The CAF Referees Committee selections were as follows:
- Ahmed Imtiaz (Mauritius): Main Referee
- Louis Ralph Fabian (Mauritius): First Assistant Referee
- Aswit Telook (Mauritius): Second Assistant Referee
- Jean Brandi Stevy (Mauritius): Fourth Official
Absences from the Egyptian National Team
Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Abdel Moneim will be absent from the Egyptian national team due to the nature of the stadium's artificial turf ("Tartan") and medical warnings against the two Pharaohs' stars playing in the upcoming match against South Sudan.
Match Time for Egypt vs. South Sudan
The Egyptian national team will face South Sudan today, Tuesday, September 29, at 4:00 PM Cairo time.
