South Sudan v Egypt: AFCON 2027 qualifier in Juba on Sept. 29

South Sudan will host Egypt at Juba National Stadium on September 29 for their second group match in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with Christian Nsengi-Biembe’s Bright Stars meeting Hossam Hassan’s Pharaohs.

South Sudan arrive on the back of a 1-2 defeat by Malawi in their opening qualifier, a game in which they struggled to control proceedings and which the article says cost them the result; the team is reported to need improvements in the final third and in defence. Egypt were held to a 0-0 draw by Angola in their first group game despite enjoying the majority of possession and creating multiple chances, and the report says they must push for a win to avoid mounting pressure in the group.

Joseph Dhata is highlighted as South Sudan’s main attacking threat after scoring his side’s only goal in the opener; the 24-year-old is expected to start on the right flank and is described as a pacey outlet who can trouble opposition defenders.

Mohanad Lasheen is singled out as Egypt’s top performer from the Angola game despite not scoring: the 30-year-old’s work rate is noted, he is credited with breaking opponents’ plays and he completed the joint-most passes with 68 in that match.

Team news in the report states that South Sudan have all squad members fit and available, while Mohamed Salah has left the Egypt squad for personal reasons. The piece lists projected lineups as Mawith (GK); Mawa, Angier, Lotelek, Bangasi; Dhata, Chan, Gama, America; Iluya, Albano for South Sudan, and Shobeir (GK); Hany, Abdelmaguid, Rabia, Fatouh; Lasheen, Saber; Hassan, Ziko, Ashour; Marmoush for Egypt.

The preview says South Sudan will be under pressure despite playing at home and that Egypt, with superior squad quality, will be hunting a win; the article’s prediction is South Sudan 0-2 Egypt.

The fixture is scheduled for September 29 at Juba National Stadium and, according to the source, fans can watch live on beIN Sports and OnTime Sport; additional broadcasters listed are Nigeria: Canal+, Sport 1 Afrique and USA: beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

The match is the teams’ second group-stage outing in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.