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Tough choice: Cameroon or Nigeria for Egypt's friendly match

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The technical staff of the Egyptian national team, led by brothers Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, are currently holding consultations to select a strong friendly opponent as they gear up for the final phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Egypt hesitates between Cameroon and Nigeria

The Egyptian Football Federation has received several proposals to organize friendly matches in the coming weeks, notably against Cameroon or Nigeria. The coaching staff is weighing up these two options to determine which will be most beneficial from a sporting perspective.This preparation phase comes at a crucial time, especially after the draw placed Egypt in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

The Marwan Attia situation under review

Meanwhile, the staff are closely monitoring the condition of Marwan Attia, Al Ahly’s midfielder, who missed the start of his club's training due to a recent hernia surgery.The national team’s medical staff are in contact with Al Ahly’s doctor to keep tabs on his recovery. A final decision on his call-up to the Pharaohs’ training camp is expected by the end of August.