Egypt hosts South Africa in friendly as Mosimane plans squad rotation

Egypt faces South Africa in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, with South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane set to test new players.

• The match kicks off Sunday at 9 p.m. Cairo time at Cairo International Stadium and is broadcast on On Sport.
• The pre-match technical meeting confirmed Egypt will wear red and South Africa green for the fixture.
• Mosimane said he will make extensive changes to give substitutes and young players a chance to show their ability before the Africa Cup of Nations.
• Egypt coach Hossam Hassan announced his lineup, making two changes from the South Sudan match, with Karim Hafez and Ibrahim Adel starting for injured players.
• Omar Marmoush leads the attack and Mostafa Shobeir keeps goal, while Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Abdelmonem are absent.
• A source close to Mohamed Salah denied reports of his international retirement, saying he has made no decision yet.
• Egyptian fans at Cairo International Stadium cheered Pitso Mosimane, who returned the warm greeting.
• Hani Abu Rida, the Egyptian FA president, honored South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a pharaonic souvenir and the association's shield.
• The match remained 0-0 early, with Omar Marmoush missing a one-on-one chance.