Favorite Group C, Egypt will have to first digest his disposal against Algeria match in support of the 2010 World Cup before hoping to play an unlikely hat-trick. And to look more closely match the preparation cons Malawi (1-1), it is not won. Without their strategist Aboutrika, wounded, and their strikers Mido and Zaki, the Pharaohs, winners of the last two editions, does not go with the favors of forecasts. The quarterfinals are still within their reach. But then what?
Winning the last two African Cup of Nations in 2006 and 2008, Egypt had come from 10 to 31 January next in Angola with status favorite scarecrow and the competition just as the coach of Cameroon Paul Le Guen and Côte d'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba. Sacred against the Indomitable Lions at the last continental final, the Pharaohs will still be hard pressed to make such provision. Since 2008 and this January walleye, water has flowed under the bridges and the Egyptians had obviously been a sacred disillusionment against Algeria in qualifying for World Cup 2010.
First income anywhere in Cairo in the second leg of the playoffs by winning 2-0 against the Algerians and snatching a game support in Sudan, Egypt delivered weapons to Khartoum on a single achievement of Antar Yahia, central defender and author of a goal fox surfaces (0-1). Legitimately disappointed after this blow on the head, the Pharaohs have obviously not yet digested the affront. For proof, a draw against Malawi in the game preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations. Cons Flames obviously inferior to them on paper, Egyptians and conceded the null result on a goal of Msowoya head (87). The breakthrough of Abd Rabo penalty spot (47th) had not been enough to make a difference.
Too many missing important
Bad shape psychologically, the Pharaohs will be without three vital components for the CAD, which looks exciting. If the absence of Amr Zaki, who was wounded in the thigh, and Ahmed Hossam Mido, his friend of Zamalek well known to Marseilles, was already possible, that of Aboutrika, foot injury, is a real blow. The attacking midfielder was a real person by entering the playoffs no less than 5 achievements for his selection in the qualifying campaign.
Without these three men, Egypt counting on his veteran of 154 selections, Ahmed Hassan, and the Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan very good at the Confederations Cup and author of 2 achievements, to make a difference in a group C which includes Nigeria and Benin. The match against the Squirrels of Benin will also crucial in a group that remains open. Potentially, the Pharaohs could then face Tunisia in the quarterfinals. Not sure that under current conditions, this team can already pass a barrier like this.
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