Egypt top their AFCON 2027 qualifying group as Ali Maher prepares for two games against Malawi
The Pharaohs lead Group B on goal difference with four points, five goals scored and none conceded, ahead of matches in Cairo on Friday and Malawi next Tuesday.
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Cairo — Egypt go into their next two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the top of Group B, with new coach Ali Maher looking for a strong start in charge of the Pharaohs.
Egypt and Angola both have four points from two matches, but Egypt lead on goal difference: they have scored five goals and conceded none, while Angola have let in one. Malawi are third with three points and South Sudan have none.
Unbeaten start
The Pharaohs opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Angola, then beat South Sudan 5-0.
They now play Malawi twice. The first match is at Cairo International Stadium on Friday 13 November at 9pm Cairo time, in the third round of qualifying. The return is on Tuesday 17 November at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi, kicking off at 3pm Cairo time.
The 2027 finals will be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Source: Youm7, 11 November 2026.
