Ali Maher names 26-man Egypt squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Ali Maher, Egypt's new head coach, has named a 26-player squad for the November qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the first list he has picked since taking charge. Sky News Arabia reported that he also announced his coaching staff on Sunday, ahead of his first official match, against Malawi. CNN Arabic noted that a prominent star is missing from the squad.
Why it matters
The Malawi match is the new coach's first official test, so his selection choices will draw close attention from Egyptian and Arab fans. The fixture is part of Egypt's path to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Background
The Africa Cup of Nations is the continent's premier national-team football tournament, and qualifying rounds decide which teams take part. Egypt's national team is known as the "Pharaohs".
How outlets covered it
The two outlets agree on the basic facts: Ali Maher is Egypt's new head coach, and the team is heading into qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. CNN Arabic focused on the squad list and highlighted in its headline the absence of a prominent star, whose name does not appear in the material available. Sky News Arabia focused instead on the coaching staff Maher announced on Sunday, tying it to his first official test against Malawi.
How outlets headlined it
- CNN بالعربيةغياب نجم بارز.. 26 لاعباً في أول قائمة لمنتخب مصر تحت قيادة علي ماهر
- سكاي نيوز عربيةعلي ماهر يختار طاقمه لقيادة منتخب مصر
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
Read the full story at CNN بالعربيةFollow the story
- Egypt's FA starts building Ali Maher's coaching staff as Salah reportedly welcomes appointment
- Ali Maher names 26-man Egypt squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
- Basem Ali leaves Egypt national team staff a day after appointment
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