After eliminating Ivory Coast in the Round of 16, the Pharaohs will come up against the Atlas Lions at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz has named a strong team for Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final “North African Derby” against Morocco in Yaounde.
This is how the Pharaohs line up.
Backpagepix.GOALKEEPER – Mohamed Abou Gabal
The 33-year-old Zamalek goalkeeper has been preferred to start between the sticks ahead of Al Ahly’s Mohamed El Shenawy, who managed two clean sheets in the group stage and was also in top form against the Elephants in the Round of 16 fixture.
AdvertisementgettyRIGHT-BACK – Amr El Solia
The 32-year-old Al Ahly player was deployed into the right-back role in the game against Ivory Coast and performed very well and will continue in the same position against their North African rivals.
Sports Mole.LEFT-BACK- Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
After missing two matches in the group stage, the Zamalek player returned to action against Ivory Coast after benching Al Ahly’s Ayman Ashraf and coach Queiroz has retained him in the same role.
Getty ImagesCENTRE-BACK – Ahmed Hegazy
The 31-year-old, who features for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, will keep his position and is expected to lead the Pharaohs from the back.