Egypt beats South Sudan 5-0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Egypt beats South Sudan 5-0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

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Egypt secured a commanding 5–0 victory over South Sudan during Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action, putting on a dominant display at Juba Stadium that featured four different goalscorers and ended a notable personal drought for forward Omar Marmoush. Masrawy reported the live coverage as the Pharaohs took complete control of the fixture from the opening whistle.

 The starting lineup featured Mostafa Shobeir in goal behind a back four of Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Hany, Hossam Abdelmaguid, and Ahmed Fotouh. The midfield trio consisted of Imam Ashour, Marwan Attia, and Mohanad Lasheen, while the attacking responsibilities fell to Haitham Hassan, Omar Marmoush, and Mostafa Zico. South Sudan countered with a starting formation anchored by goalkeeper Majak Mawith, alongside defenders Benjamin Lako Loteluk, Atindile Mawa, Pangasi Bakasоро, Rihan Malong, and Dehata Loganj, with Peter Chan, William Gama, and Jackson Duang in midfield, and the attacking duo of Valentino Yuel and Jamu Ilowya.

Mostafa Zico Breaks the Deadlock Before Halftime

Egypt established early pressure in the hostile away atmosphere, with Zico testing the South Sudanese defense inside the opening minutes alongside headers from Ramy Rabia and Imam Ashour that narrowly missed the target. The breakthrough arrived in the 36th minute when Mostafa Zico capped a fluid passing sequence by slotting past Mawith to open the scoring for the visitors.

Ashour tested the home defense again before the break, but Egypt carried a narrow 1–0 advantage into the interval after two minutes of stoppage time.

Omar Marmoush Ends Scoring Drought as Second-Half Goals Pour In

The Pharaohs doubled their lead immediately after the restart when Omar Marmoush found the back of the net in the 49th minute, officially ending a 186-day scoring drought for the forward in national team colors.

Ahmed Fotouh sustained an injury in the 51st minute, prompting a substitution that brought on Karim Hafez, while Ibrahim Adel replaced Haitham Hassan.

Egypt beats South Sudan 5-0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

In the 75th minute, Marwan Attia delivered a precise pass that set up Adel to score Egypt’s third goal with a composed finish.

Late Substitutions Seal Complete Domination in Juba

With the contest firmly in hand, the visitors refreshed their personnel in the 80th minute as Osama Faisal replaced Zico and Ahmed Sayed Zizo stepped in for Marwan Attia. Marmoush struck again in the 83rd minute, collecting his second of the match and the fourth for Egypt to extend the margin.

Marmoush departed in the 86th minute to make way for Hamza Abdelkarim.

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