Egypt faces Malawi Friday in crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier: Broadcast channels and lineup

Egypt’s national football team faces a crucial test against Malawi in Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Cairo International Stadium will host the match at 9:00 PM on Friday, marking the Pharaohs’ second home appearance of the qualifying campaign following their previous clash against Angola at the same venue.

Live broadcast coverage of the Egypt vs. Malawi qualifier will air exclusively on the beIN Sports network via beIN Sports 2 HD.

The fixture carries significant weight, as it marks the national team’s first match under newly appointed head coach Ali Maher, who recently took over from Hossam Hassan.

Expected Egypt lineup vs. Malawi

Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir

Defenders: Ahmed Fatouh, Rami Rabia, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Hany

Midfielders: Mohanad Lasheen, Nasser Maher, Marwan Attia

Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah, Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet”