Egypt hold final training session before facing Malawi in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Egypt, led by head coach Ali Maher, will hold their final training session on Thursday evening, 12 November 2026, ahead of their match against Malawi in the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The training session will take place at Cairo International Stadium, which will also host the match.

During the session, the coaching staff will focus on technical and tactical aspects, selecting the starting lineup, and guiding the players on attacking movements, defensive duties, taking chances and avoiding mistakes. The match marks the start of Ali Maher's tenure with the national team after he took charge following Hossam Hassan.

The two teams are scheduled to meet on Friday, 13 November, at nine in the evening Cairo time. Egypt are seeking a victory and all three points to continue their qualifying campaign on a positive note.