AFCON 2023: Egypt vs Mozambique: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Egypt will be aiming to make a perfect start to the tournament against Mozambique

Egypt, the six-time champions, are in good form heading into this match, having scored 12 goals in the last five matches and conceded just two. Their recent performance has raised the squad’s confidence. On both sides of the field, they are well-balanced and will be huge favourites.

It will be hard for Mozambique to make it to the next round for the first time in its history since they have been drawn against Egypt and Ghana. They have won three of its last five matches and lost two. To succeed in the group, they must perform at their best. They are a young team and will look to display a good performance and test themselves against quality opponents.

Kick-Off:

Sunday,14 January 2024 at 10:30 PM IST

Location: Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Form:

Egypt (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Mozambique (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-L

Player to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

For Liverpool this season, Salah has been in excellent form. After missing a penalty in the last friendly match for Egypt, he will be eager to make a statement in the opening match himself. His experience and goal-scoring prowess will be crucial in winning the AFCON.

Reinildo (Mozambique)

Atletico Madrid’s fullback is one of the most important players in Mozambique’s team. With his experience playing in Europe, he will look to limit Salah’s threat, who has been in excellent form this season. In addition to his leadership skills in defence, his ability to score goals will also be crucial.

Match Facts

• Egypt are unbeaten in the last five matches
• Mozambique have lost the last two matches against Egypt
• Egypt have not conceded a single goal against Mozambique yet

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Injury and Team News

Salah, Trezeguet, and Elneny are all fit this time around for Egypt. Rui Vitoria will field his strongest lineup to make a statement on match day one.

The squad will be hoping veteran 40-year-old Domingues Pelembe can provide an extra boost to confidence. Pelembe has been selected for the AFCON and can provide his experience to the team. During the competition, his and Reinildo’s contributions will be crucial.

Head to Head

Total matches- 02

Egypt- 02

Mozambique- 0

Draw-0

Predicted lineup

Egypt Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Sobhi; Kamal, Hegazy, Abdelmonem, El Fotouh; Elneny, Ashour, Attia; Salah, Mohamed, Trezeguet

Mozambique Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ernan; Macandza, Mexer, Malembana, Reinildo; Guima, Shaquille; Vilanculos, Pelembe, Bauque; Ratifo

Match Prediction for Egypt vs Mozambique

Egypt’s chances against Mozambique will be good considering they haven’t won a match so far in the tournament. The quality of the squads separates the two sides, pointing to another win for Salah, who will seek to capture the trophy this time.

Prediction: Egypt 2-0 Mozambique

Telecast for Egypt vs Mozambique

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here