2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: 40,000 fans expected for Egypt vs Angola
It is now official. Egypt’s match against Angola, part of the first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, will be played in front of 40,000 fans. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced the information as it opened ticket sales.
A huge advantage for seven-time African champions
Egyptian authorities have set the number of fans permitted to attend the match at 40,000. The game is scheduled for September 25 at Cairo International Stadium, as part of the first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
A packed start to the campaign
After this opening match, Mohamed Salah and his teammates will have little time to catch their breath. Three days later, they will travel to Juba to face South Sudan on September 29. The international break will conclude with a high-profile friendly against South Africa on October 4