Egypt vs Mauritania Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | AFCON Qualifiers, October 11, 2024

Egypt vs Mauritania Preview

• Competition: AFCON Qualifiers.
• Date: Friday, October 11.
• Time: 4:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Cairo International Stadium.

Egypt vs Mauritania will be the third game for both sides in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers that commenced a few months back.

The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a good run of form. They have won four, drawn one, and lost one of their six games recently, and are unbeaten in their last four games, having scored 10 goals and conceded just two in that time span. With a comfortable 4-0 win against Botswana in their last game, preceded by a 3-0 win against Cape Verde, they will look to make it three in three.

Mauritania, on the other hand, have the exact opposite run of form as their next opponents. They have lost four, drawn one game, and won just one game in that time. The strange part is that they have won their solitary game without conceding but have also failed to score in each of their defeats as well as their draw that ended goalless. They will look to overturn the past starting with the next game.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.

Egypt National Football Team News

The Egyptians were ruthless in their last game as they put Botswana to the sword with a dominant victory. Most of their key players were available for the game and manager Hossam Hassan will look to maintain the same combination ahead of the next game. Mohamed Salah will lead the team from the front and will look to get on the scoresheet and guide his team to a win.

Mauritania National Football Team News

Manager Amir Abdou will retain the same lineup as well despite falling 2-0 to Cape Verde in their last match. None of the players were good enough to prevent a defeat in their last game but the manager and fellow teammates and staff will look to secure a better result next time around.

Egypt vs Mauritania Predicted Lineups

Egypt National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy.

Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Rami Rabia, Khaled Sobhi, Mohamed Hamdi.

Midfielders: Hamdi Fathi, Marwan Attia, Zizo.

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (C), Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ozama Faisal.

Mauritania National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Goalkeeper: Babacar Niasse.

Defenders: Ibrahima Keita, Hassan Houbeib, Lamine Ba, Khadim Diaw.

Midfielders: Sidi Amar Bouna, Bodda Mouhsine, Guessouma Fofana, Oumar Ngom, Abdoubakary Koita.

Forward: Mamadou Sy.

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Egypt vs Mauritania Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have never faced off in their respective histories and this will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Key Players to Watch in Egypt vs Mauritania

Mahmoud Trezeguet (Egypt)

The Egyptian left winger had two goals in his last appearance for his nation as they defeated Botswana 4-0. Overall he had a big influence on the match as he also played two key passes and won one duel in the process as well. The team will rely on his attacking output to supplement that of Mohamed Salah’s in the next match. Their combination play could be key for the Egyptians as they look to continue their winning run.

Bodda Mouhsine (Mauritania)

The Mauritanian skipper was the only positive light in an otherwise dull performance from the team in a 2-0 defeat against Cape Verde last time around. He kept the team ticking with an 88% passing accuracy and also won 11 duels in the process. Mouhsine will be a key player as his nation looks for a positive result against Egypt.

Egypt vs Mauritania Prediction

Given the sheer strength and talent within Egypt’s ranks, they are the clear favourites to win against Mauritania. Their cause will also be aided by the fact they will be playing at home, which will make things much easier for the Egyptians. With all the main players expected to take part, the hosts should emerge comfortable winners in their next match against Mauritania.

Prediction: Egypt 3-0 Mauritania

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