Egypt-Senegal World Cup playoff delayed by 24 hours

Ahram Online , Friday 18 Feb 2022

Egypt's clash away to Senegal in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff was delayed by 24 hours upon the visitors' request, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Friday.

Egypt v Senegal
Senegal s defender Kalidou Koulibaly (L) fights for the ball with Egypt s forward Mohamed Salah during the AFCON 2021 final football match in Yaounde on Feb. 6, 2022 (AFP)

The match was due to take place on Monday, 28 March. It will now take place on 29 March instead.

"The Confederation of African Football (CAF) agreed to the request submitted by the Egyptian Football Association to delay the date of the return match against Senegal by 24 hours," the EFA said in a brief statement.

The EFA previously voiced reservations over what it called the short interval between the first and second legs.

Egypt, who are seeking to qualify for the World Cup for the fourth time in their history, host Senegal in Cairo in the first leg on Friday, 25 March.

Both sides also clashed in the African Nations Cup final earlier this month, which Senegal won on penalties following a 0-0 draw.

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