Egypt to Face Malawi in High-Stakes 2027 AFCON Qualifier

Egypt's national football team is set for a critical encounter against Malawi in Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match will take place at the Cairo International Stadium at 9:00 PM on Friday, serving as the Pharaohs' second home game of the qualifying campaign after their previous match against Angola.

This fixture is particularly significant as it marks the debut of newly appointed head coach Ali Maher, who has succeeded Hossam Hassan.

Expected Egypt lineup vs. Malawi:

• Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir
• Defenders: Ahmed Fatouh, Rami Rabia, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Hany
• Midfielders: Mohanad Lasheen, Nasser Maher, Marwan Attia
• Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah, Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet"