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Al-Ahram Weekly
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt crash out of CHAN qualifiers after home loss to South Africa - National Teams
Egypt's hopes of qualifying for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) ended abruptly on Sunday after a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to South Africa at the Suez Canal Stadium. Having secured a vital 1-1 draw in the first leg away in South Africa last Sunday, courtesy of Mohamed Antar's volley, Egypt failed to build on their away-goal advantage and succumbed to a 4-2 aggregate defeat. South Africa started aggressively, hitting Egypt's post through Craig Weaver in the fourth minute before eventually taking the lead ten minutes later. Maema capitalized on a defensive error inside the penalty area, slotting home comfortably to put the visitors ahead. Egypt survived another scare in the 24th minute when Maema's shot again hit the woodwork. Just three minutes later, however, Mfolozi doubled South Africa's lead after a deflected cross fell kindly at his feet for an easy finish. Mohamed El-Sayed briefly reignited Egyptian hopes, reducing the deficit with a deft finish from a precise cross delivered by Sayed Abdullah in the 31st minute, making the halftime score 2-1. The hosts' chances of mounting a comeback faded shortly after the restart when goalkeeper Mahmoud Abu Al-Saud conceded a penalty for fouling a South African forward. Luthuli confidently converted the resulting penalty in the 51st minute, restoring the two-goal cushion. Despite tactical adjustments and several attacking substitutions by Egypt, the home side struggled to threaten South Africa's composed defense. South Africa comfortably controlled the remainder of the match, securing their passage to the next round. South Africa will now face Malawi, who advanced by overcoming Comoros with a decisive 4-0 aggregate victory. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
09-03-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt to Host S. Africa in Chan Qualifiers
Egypt's national team for homegrown players will host South Africa at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia for the second leg of the first round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, where Egypt took the lead in the 66th minute through Mohamed Antar, but South Africa equalized in the 80th minute via Craig Web. Egypt need either a goalless draw or a win by any margin to secure qualification for the second round of the African qualifiers. The team's coach Wael Riyad is expected to begin the game with these elven: Goalkeeper: Mahmoud Abou El-Saoud Defenders: Abdelrahman Samida, Misho Amara, Louay Wael, Sherif Reda Midfielders: Mostafa Gamal, Youssef El-Gohary, Sayed Neymar, Mohamed Antar Forwards: Mahmoud Diasty, Mohamed El-Sayed Sheka The winner of the two-legged tie will face the victor between Comoros and Malawi in the second round of the qualifiers.
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt secure vital away draw against South Africa in CHAN 2025 qualifier - National Teams
Egypt's local national team claimed a crucial away goal after drawing 1-1 with South Africa in the first leg of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers at Free State Stadium on Sunday. Mohamed Antar put Egypt ahead in the 66th minute with a well-taken volley before South Africa's Jamie Webber equalized with a powerful strike 14 minutes from time. The Pharaohs started cautiously, prioritizing defensive stability, while the hosts struggled to break through. South Africa's first real threat came early in the eighth minute when Monnapule Saleng tested goalkeeper Mahmoud Abou El-Saoud from a distance. Both sides lacked fluency in the first half, so the teams went into the break level at 0-0. After the restart, Egypt capitalized on a defensive mistake, with Antar firing home to give the visitors a crucial lead. However, South Africa responded strongly, with Webber unleashing a long-range effort that found the top corner, denying Egypt a first-leg victory. The result leaves Egypt in a strong position, with the away goal offering a slight advantage ahead of the second leg, scheduled for 9 March in Cairo. A goalless draw would be enough to send Egypt into the final qualifying round. In this round, they would face either Comoros or Malawi for a place at CHAN 2025, which will be held in August in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
