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- 1Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan qualifier●Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egypt plan to leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the state of the pitch. Coaches are prioritising the Liverpool forward's fitness, with the hard playing surface seen as an injury risk ahead of a demanding club season.
- 2Salah rested by Egypt for AFCON qualifier over artificial pitch●Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch - The Athletic
Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with The Athletic reporting the decision was made because of the artificial pitch at the venue. Managers often protect star players from playing on synthetic surfaces over injury concerns. Egypt will hope to secure qualification without their captain, and fans are debating whether the caution is justified.
- 3Malawi face South Sudan in AFCON 2027 qualification●Malawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi and South Sudan are meeting in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match. Fans are following the fixture as both sides compete for a place at the 2027 tournament, with interest high around the group standings and what the result means for each country's qualification hopes.