Egypt beat South Sudan 3-0 in AFCON 2027 qualifier

Egypt defeated South Sudan 3-0 in Juba on Tuesday, recording their first win in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

• Mustafa Ziko scored in the 36th minute, Omar Marmoush doubled the lead in the 49th, and substitute Ibrahim Adel added a third in the 75th.
• Coach Hossam Hassan made two changes from the Angola match, starting Marwan Attia and Omar Marmoush while resting Mohamed Salah.
• Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola in the first round and compete in Group B alongside Angola, South Sudan, and Malawi.
• Egypt's win over South Sudan was 5-0, not 3-0, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice alongside Ziko, Adel, and Hamza Abdel Kareem.
• Hamza Abdel Kareem scored his first senior international goal on his eighth cap, four months after his debut.
• Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah missed the match for personal reasons, insisting the team does not rely on any one player and that Salah will play the friendly against South Africa.
• Ahmed Shobir praised Egypt's 5-0 win, crediting his son, goalkeeper Mostafa Shobir, for keeping a clean sheet.
• Egypt moved top of Group B with four points, while South Sudan remained bottom without a point.
• Egyptian defender Ahmed Fatouh sustained an injury during the South Sudan match, according to newspaper Masrawy.
• EFA vice-president Khaled El-Drandely said the 5-0 win reflected the players' determination to correct course after the Angola draw, and the federation board congratulated the team.
• El-Drandely said Hossam Hassan clarified his earlier remarks, reaffirming his appreciation for all clubs contributing players to the national team.
• Ahmed Fotouh's thigh injury requires five days of recovery, and he will be available for Zamalek's match against Al Ahly on October 11.