Egypt faces its destiny. In difficulty at the start of the 2024 African Cup of Nations, the Pharaohs challenge Cape Verde this Monday at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. With only two points on the clock after two matches, the selection which holds the record for CANs won, with 7 successes, is under pressure as it approaches this last match in Pool B.
Back on the gong against Mozambique (2-2) thanks to a penalty from Mohamed Salah at the end of added time, Egypt also came back twice against Ghana (2-2) on Thursday January 18. A mental strength characteristic of this giant of African football, in contrast to his defensive feverishness. With four goals already conceded, the finalists of the last edition have already conceded twice as many goals as during the last CAN. In Cameroon, in 2022, the Rouge et Noir were caught behind twice in seven matches.
Egypt without Salah
Facing them is a surprising team from Cape Verde. Leader of the group with two victories in two matches, acquired against Ghana (1-2) and against Mozambique (3-0), the Blue Sharks are already assured of qualifying and finishing in first place. A nice advantage which could encourage coach Pedro Brito to rotate in anticipation of the 8th finals.
The Pharaohs, for their part, will have to do without their captain Mohamed Salah. Hit in the hamstring of his left leg against the Black Stars, the Liverpool striker will not be able to hold his position for the next two matches.
Cape Verde – Egypt kicks off this Monday, January 22 at 9 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast on BeIN Sports 2.
