Egypt Seeks Redemption Against South Sudan in Crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier

The Egyptian national team is set to face South Sudan in a highly anticipated clash on Tuesday, September 29, during the second round of qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

In their opening fixture, Egypt was held to a disappointing goalless draw by Angola at Cairo Stadium, dealing an early setback to the squad's campaign. Heading into the fixture against South Sudan, Egypt is under immense pressure to claim all three points to recover from lost ground and strengthen their bid for qualification.

The qualification campaign features 12 groups, with the top two finishers from each group securing a ticket to the finals. The current group standings are led by Malawi with three points, followed by Egypt and Angola with one point each, while South Sudan sits at the bottom with zero points.

Match Schedule

The encounter between Egypt and South Sudan is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM Cairo time.

Broadcaster Details

Football fans can watch the match live on the Qatari network beIN Sports, the official rights holder for the tournament qualifiers. The game will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1 HD.