Egypt to host Malawi in AFCON 2027 qualifier at Cairo International Stadium on November 13
Egypt will face Malawi at the Cairo International Stadium on November 13 (BST) in their third group-stage fixture of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with Egypt unbeaten in the competition so far. The match is scheduled as part of the qualifying group stage for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt opened their qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola before recording a 5-0 win over South Sudan; the Pharaohs then lost 0-1 to South Africa in a recent friendly. Head coach Ali Maher has named his squad for the upcoming matches against Malawi, and the team will host the fixture in Cairo.
Malawi began the qualifiers with a victory over South Sudan but were beaten 1-3 by Angola in their second group match. The visiting side, led by Callisto Pasuwa, have shown attacking capability but the article describes their defence as underwhelming.
Omar Marmoush is listed as a key attacking option for Egypt; the Tottenham Hotspur forward has scored two goals in two appearances in the AFCON qualifiers, finding the net against South Sudan but not in the draw with Angola. The article notes Marmoush will be deployed as the primary striker for Egypt and describes him as a constant threat to opposition defences.
Malawi are expected to field Babtunde Adepoju as the sole striker. The preview provides likely lineups: Egypt — Shobeir (GK); Hany, Abdelmaguid, Rabia, Fatouh; Attia, Lasheen; Salah, Ashour, Zizo; Marmoush. Malawi — Masamba (GK); Jaziya, Petro, Chirwa, Mpokera, Nyasulu; Singo, Salima, Duwe, Mwangulu; Adepoju.
The article states that being at home gives Egypt a slight advantage while Malawi will need to work hard to overturn that. It adds that the Pharaohs might emerge victorious in the upcoming AFCON qualifying fixture.
This clash takes place on November 13 (BST) at the Cairo International Stadium and will be available in Nigeria on Canal+ and Sport 1 Afrique and in the USA on beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
