The Egyptian Football Association announced the inclusion of Osama Faisal, the Al Bank Al Ahly striker, in Egypt’s national team camp ahead of the upcoming match against South Sudan in the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Osama Faisal was called up to replace national team captain Mohamed Salah, who left the Pharaohs’ camp after the opening match against Angola. The technical staff led by Hossam Hassan agreed not to include Salah in the South Sudan game due to the match being played on an artificial turf pitch, which could pose a risk for the player.

Egypt’s national team is preparing to travel to Juba for the upcoming match. The squad held its final training session in Cairo before heading to the airport, while Khaled El-Dirandaly, the Egyptian FA vice president, will lead the delegation.

Osama Faisal Gets a New Opportunity with Egypt

Osama Faisal’s inclusion represents a new opportunity for the young striker to prove himself with the national team, especially as the coaching staff needs more attacking options in the upcoming period.

The Al Bank Al Ahly forward will join team training before traveling, as the technical staff hopes he can quickly adapt and be ready for the next match, especially after Mohamed Salah was ruled out of the fixture.

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Faisal has shown good performances with his club recently, which placed him among the players monitored by the national team staff before receiving his official call-up.

Egypt Search for First Win After Angola Draw

Egypt enters the South Sudan match looking for its first victory in the qualifiers after drawing 0-0 with Angola in the opening round at Cairo International Stadium.

Hossam Hassan’s team aims to secure a positive result away from home, especially after South Sudan lost its first match against Malawi 2-1.

Egypt will travel without Mohamed Salah, while the remaining players are focused on achieving a strong start in the qualifiers and moving closer to securing qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.