SportsMall previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Mauritania and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
EgyptCorrect Africa Cup of Nations The qualification record for 2025 will be put to the test when they travel head-to-head Mauritania Group C at Stadt Seika Wold Podia on Tuesday.
The hosts are fourth with three points after three games Lost 2-0 Against Tuesday's opponents last Friday, the visitors are top with nine points but will have to cope without their star. Mohammed Salahwho Published in advance From international duty.
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Mauritania started their qualification campaign on a positive note 1-0 win over Botswana On September 7, but they later lost 2-0 against Cape Verde lost their third match against Egypt on 10 September.
However, the hosts managed to hold on until the 69th minute Tresket Scored Egypt's opener, the Lions of Chingueti may have had some complaints about the scoreline given one of their 11 shots on target.
Manager Amir AbdulThe man in charge from 2022 will know that fans can expect the national team to qualify for AFCON considering they have reached the finals of the last three editions of the competition.
Abdu's side have lost 10 of their last two matches, drawn three and won just two of their last 15 matches, scoring in just four of those matches.
Mauritania have won four and lost four of their last eight home games and have only won seven, drawn two and lost one of their last 10 home games.
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Egypt came into Tuesday's game without manager Salah Hosam Hasan The Liverpool forward has said he will be rested for the match amid rumors he will not feature against Mauritania.
Hasan has raised several concerns about the hosts in the build-up to their second clash, with their opponents' aggressive playstyle and artificial pitch as reasons to worry about the welfare of his players.
The Barrows hope that this qualifying campaign will be the start of a successful AFCON run in 2025, especially in light of their runners-up finish in two of the last four editions of the competition.
Hassan's side have scored nine goals in their last three games and won three in that period.
Egypt have won all seven of their most recent AFCON qualifiers, actually winning 15, drawing four and losing just one of their last 20 qualifiers.
The Pharaohs have won their most recent three away games, although they have lost one, drawn three and won just one of their previous five matches on the road.
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Centre-back Hasan Hubib He could be replaced in the starting XI on Tuesday Lamin Pa Against Egypt at half time.
Hoopeb can be linked with a right-back in the back row Ibrahim GitaCentre-back Mohammad Tellahi Yali and left rear Ali Abid.
Umar Ngom And Bota mousine A double core can be chosen Papa Ndiaya Yathe And Abu Bakr Camera Can start before.
Meanwhile, Egypt may return Mustafa Fathi In Salah's absence, and the winger can plug into the forward line They are, Ibrahim Adel And Omar Marmoush.
The security guard Mohammed Abdelmonem He was substituted as a result of the injury in his side's last game and could be replaced on Tuesday Ahmed Ramadan.
Become a partner in security through Ramadan Ahmed Eid, Rami Rabia And Muhammad Hamdi.
Mauritania Probable Starting Lineup:
Diop; Geetha, Yali, Hubeeb, Abid; Thiam, Nkom, Mouhsin, Koita; Yat, room
Egypt Possible Starting Lineup:
El-Shenawi; Eid, Rabia, Ramadan, Hamdi; Athiya, Fathi; Fathi, Zizo, Adel; Marmosh
We say: Mauritania 1-1 Egypt
While Egypt are in exceptional form, they can struggle against Mauritania's aggressive style of play.
No wonder the visitors struggled in the final third with Salah's presence as a hub of creativity and source of goals.
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