News
Zambia Gears Up for International Friendly Against Egypt as World Cup Qualifiers Loom
-
-
by
Chikondi

Zambia Gears Up for International Friendly Against Egypt
The Zambia national football team, known as Chipolopolo, is set to face the formidable Egyptian national team in an international friendly to be held in the United Arab Emirates next month. The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) officially confirmed that this friendly matchup will take place on October 12th at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Both Zambia and Egypt are using this friendly encounter as a crucial part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to kick off in November. The friendly provides an opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and assess their players’ readiness for the challenging qualifiers.
Read Also: Zambia Women’s National Team Coach Bruce Mwape Eyes Changes Ahead of COSAFA Preparation
Pharaohs coach Rui Vitória has already named a provisional list of 11 foreign-based players, with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny among the prominent names. The squad is expected to enter camp on October 9th, ahead of the friendly match against Zambia.
After their clash with Zambia, Egypt is set to face Algeria in another international friendly on October 16th, further highlighting their rigorous preparation for the World Cup qualifiers.
Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant is now in the process of finalizing his squad for this international encounter as preparations for the World Cup qualifiers intensify. Zambia will host Congo and then travel to Niamey to face Niger’s Menas in their opening Group E World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for November.
Here is the full list of Egypt’s foreign-based players set to face Chipolopolo:
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/England)
- Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal/England)
- Mahmoud Trezeguet (Trabzonspor/Turkey)
- Tarek Hamed (Damac/Saudi Arabia)
- Ahmed Kouka (Pendikspor/Turkey)
- Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt/Germany)
- Mostafa Mohamed (FC Nantes/France)
- Hamdi Fathi (Al-Wakrah/Qatar)
- Mohamed Sherif (Al-Khaleej/Saudi Arabia)
- Sam Morsy (Ipswich Town/England)
- Ahmed Hamdi (CF Montreal/Canada)
The international friendly promises to be an exciting showdown between two talented national teams, providing fans with a taste of top-tier football action ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.


Zed Transfers Hub
FC Vizela Target Kansanshi Dynamos Midfielder Kizito Keziron

TNM Super League Malawi Fixtures
Malawi TNM Super League Week 3 Preview

TNM Super League Malawi Results
TNM Super League 2025: Week 2 Review

Zambian Football News
FIFA GIVES FAZ 21-DAY ULTIMATUM TO HOLD ELECTIVE AGM

Zambian Football News
2025 ABSA Cup Round of 16 Fixtures

Zambian Football News
Zambia U-17 Thrash Tanzania 4-1 in Historic AFCON Opener

Zambian Football News
Avram Grant Names 19-Man Squad for Russia Friendly

TNM Super League Malawi Fixtures
TNM Super League Week 2 Fixtures and Match Previews

TNM Super League Malawi Fixtures
Malawi’s TNM Super League Matchday 1 Fixtures

Bola Yapa Zed TV
Watch: Zambia 3-2 Sierra Leone: Extended Highlights

Bola Yapa Zed
Match Highlights: Atletico Lusaka vs Napsa Stars

Zambian Football News
Watch Barbra Banda’s Brace for Orlando Pride Against Seattle Reign

General Football News
Match Highlights Uruguay Vs. Brasil
Must Read
-
Zed Transfers Hub
/ 9 hours agoFC Vizela Target Kansanshi Dynamos Midfielder Kizito Keziron
Kizito Keziron Nears Move to FC Vizela as Portuguese Side Lead Race for Ugandan...
By Chikondi -
TNM Super League Malawi Fixtures
/ 11 hours agoMalawi TNM Super League Week 3 Preview
TNM Super League Week 3 Preview: Bullets Look to Stay Top, Ekhaya Eye Third...
By Chikondi -
TNM Super League Malawi Results
/ 2 days agoTNM Super League 2025: Week 2 Review
TNM Super League Week 2 Results: Big Wins, Late Drama, and Shifting Positions Week...
By Chikondi -
Zambian Football News
/ 3 days agoFIFA GIVES FAZ 21-DAY ULTIMATUM TO HOLD ELECTIVE AGM
FIFA GIVES FAZ 21-DAY ULTIMATUM TO HOLD ELECTIVE AGM LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – April 15,...
By Enock Phiri