Probable lineups for the Egypt–South Africa clash

04.10.26 14:00 Friendly International

Egypt

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South Africa

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Egypt host South Africa this Sunday, October 4, at Cairo International Stadium in a friendly match to conclude this international break.

Both national teams head into this encounter after recording convincing victories in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with the Pharaohs beating South Sudan 5-0 and the Bafana Bafana winning by the same score against Eritrea.

Absences on both sides

Egypt will have to cope without Salah, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fatouh, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed El Shenawy, all of whom are unavailable.

South Africa will be without Teboho Mokoena and Bathusi Aubaas, while Aubrey Modiba remains doubtful. Pitso Mosimane is therefore expected to give playing time to several players who have featured less in previous matches.

Probable lineups

Egypt: Mostafa Shobeir; Omar Gaber, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Rabia, Karim Hafez; Hamdi Fathy, Ahmed Lasheen; Emam Ashour, Mostafa Zico, Ibrahim Adel; Omar Marmoush.

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South Africa: Sipho Chaine; Khulumani Ndamane, Siyabonga Ngezana, Seema, Fawaaz Basadien; Sphephelo Sithole, Brooklyn Poggenpoel; Tashreeq Matthews, Themba Zwane, Puso Dithejane; Cassius Mailula.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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