Egypt's Lineup vs Cape Verde: Surprises in Hassan's Selection

Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan has chosen the squad that will play against Cape Verde in the fifth round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The game will be held at the National Stadium in Cape Verde.

The captain of the Pharaohs, Mohamed Salah, will not be with the Pharaohs during the international break in November 2024, as the Pharaohs coach preferred to give him some rest after securing qualification for the Pharaohs…

Mustafa Mohamed will lead the attack, with support from three offensive midfielders—Mostafa Fathi, Nasser Maher, and Ibrahim Adel. Meanwhile, Mohamed El Shenawy will continue as the goalkeeper, helping to keep the defense strong.

Egypt’s Starting Team:

Goalkeeper: Mohamed El Shenawy
Defenders: Mohamed Hamdy, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Hamdy Fathy, Ahmed Eid
Defensive Midfielders: Nabil Dunga, Mahmoud Saber
Attacking Midfielders: Ibrahim Adel, Nasser Maher, Mostafa Fathi
Striker: Mostafa Mohamed