LIVE: Egypt v Uganda | Africa Cup of Nations 2017 | GABON
Match Info:
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS – GROUP D
Match K.O. @ 22:00 Cairo Local Time
Venue: Stade de Port-Gentil
Egypt meet Uganda in Saturday’s second match in Port Gentil, which will act as a preview for the World Cup qualifier between the two sides scheduled for later this year.
The Pharaohs were criticized for a defensive approach in their first game in Gabon – a 0-0 draw with Mali.
Their first appearance at the tournament after a seven-year absence was disappointing and star man Mohamed Salah was substituted in the second half following a poor display.
The record seven-time champions also lost goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy to injury, and with Sherif Ekramy also in the treatment room suddenly coach Hector Cuper has a bit of a crisis.
Essam El Hadary, who came off the bench against Mali to become the oldest player ever at the tournament at the age of 44, will now start against Uganda in Saturday’s second game.
