EFA set dates for Egypt's 2nd national team friendlies against Algeria

Ahram Online , Thursday 13 Nov 2025

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) confirmed on Thursday the dates for two friendly matches between Egypt’s second national team and Algeria as both sides prepare for the December Arab Cup in Qatar.

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The teams will meet on Friday, 14 November, at 16:00 Cairo time (14:00 GMT), with a second match scheduled for Monday, 17 November, at 18:00.

Both games will be played at Cairo International Stadium after organizers moved the fixtures from an earlier proposed venue.

The squad announcement included three new call-ups: Zamalek goalkeeper Mohamed Awaad, Ceramica Cleopatra goalkeeper Mohamed Bassam, and Petrojet defender Hadi Riyad.

The Arab Cup, running from 1 to 18 December, will feature expanded squads and a condensed schedule. Egypt have been drawn in Group C alongside Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and either Kuwait or Mauritania, who will meet in a qualifying play-off.

Algeria will compete in Group D with Iraq, Bahrain or Djibouti, and Lebanon or Sudan.

Officials said the two friendlies will give coaches a final chance to assess fringe players before finalizing squads for the regional tournament.

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