Following a goalless draw at the Somhlolo National Stadium, a Multi-purpose stadium in Lobamba, Eswatini, Egypt Olympic team U23 will be the favourite to reach the final qualifying stage.
The young Pharaohs were held to a 0-0 draw away to Eswatini in the first leg of the U23 African Cup of Nations qualifying second round as Brazilian coach Rogerio Micale kicked off his tenure with the young Pharaohs.
Nevertheless, Eswatini, on paper fully aware they will face a difficult task at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, 30 October, in the second leg of their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Should Egypt advance, they will face either Zambia or Sierra Leone in the final round for a place in Morocco in 2023.
Egypt hosted and won the previous Nations Cup edition in 2019.
The top three teams of the Nations Cup will directly qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Connect with us @football_sierra, on Facebook, African Football News.
Related Articles
FC Kallon set for Dreams Confederation Cup first leg
Sierra Leone CAF Confederation Cup representative for the 2023/24 competition, FC Kallon, departed Liberia for Ghana to face Dreams FC in the Second round first leg on Friday. The Accra Sports Stadium is set to host this contest between the two West African clubs....
Nigeria thrash Sao Tome to wrap up qualifiers on high
Napoli's hitman Victor Osimhen bagged a hat-trick as Nigeria wrapped up their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 6-0 thrashing over Sao Tome on Sunday. As a result, the Super Eagles sealed their place at the top of Group A with 15 points,...
CAF postpones Morocco, Liberia AFCON qualifier after Earthquake
The Confederation of African Football have postponed Morocco vs Liberia AFCON 2023 qualifier following the Earthquake in Morocco on Friday. Authorities have confirmed that the quake - measuring magnitude 6.8 - sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and...
Southern Arena to host Bo Rangers, Belouizdad first leg
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, have granted second approval to Southern Arena in Bo City, Sierra Leone, to host Bo Rangers Champions League second-round preliminary first leg this month. Sierra Leone champions will host their CAF Champions League second...
Sierra Leone | Highlights - 