As the African Cup of Nations unfolds, Portuguese coach Roy Vitoria has announced Egypt's expected starting lineup for their crucial match against Cape Verde tonight at 10 PM, marking the conclusion of the group stage.
Here is the confirmed starting eleven:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed El Shenawy.
Defenders: Ahmed Fathi, Mohamed Abdel-Monem, Ahmed Hegazi, Omar Kamal Abdelwahed.
Midfielders: Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet."
Forwards: Mostafa Fathi, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed.
A notable absence from Egypt's national team this year is Mohamed Salah, a first in his African Cup of Nations history. Salah, a Liverpool star, had been a key player for Egypt in the previous three editions of the tournament.
During his international career in the African Cup of Nations, Salah participated in 19 matches. This includes all the games in the 2017 edition, leading Egypt to the final. He also played in four matches in the 2019 edition, in which Egypt was eliminated in the Round of 16. Salah featured in all the matches of the last edition in 2021, including the final, and played in the matches against Mozambique and Ghana in this year's tournament.
Background:
Egypt's national football team, known as "The Pharaohs," has a storied history in African football. They have won the African Cup of Nations a record seven times, making them one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history. Mohamed Salah, often considered one of the world's top footballers, has been a linchpin in Egypt's recent campaigns.
This year's absence of Salah due to his commitments with Liverpool will undoubtedly be a significant narrative throughout the tournament. Egypt will rely on other talented players to step up and compensate for the absence of their star forward as they aim to secure another African Cup of Nations title.
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