Egypt prepare for Guinea clash

Ahram Online, Monday 4 Jun 2012

Pharaohs to start training camp in preparation for 10 June World Cup qualifier against Guinea

Egypt
Egypt's Mahmoud Fathallah (2nd L) celebrates after scoring against Mozambique during their 2014 World Cup Brazil qualifying soccer match at Borg El Arab "Army Stadium", west of the Mediterranean city of Alexandria (Photo: Reuters)

The Egyptian national team are starting a training camp Monday in preparation for their World Cup qualifier against Guinea in Conakry on 10 June.

“The Pharaohs will hold a training session Monday at the Cairo stadium under the helm of American manager Bob Bradley,” reads a statement on the Egyptian Football Association official website.

The winners of seven African Cup of Nations (CAN) trophies started their bid to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a 2-0 home victory over Mozambique on Friday.

Guinea beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Harare on Sunday.

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