Egyptians taking friendly encounter against troubled Bafana Bafana seriously

05 September 2016 - 15:27
By Mark Gleeson

Egypt have brought a full strength squad for Tuesday’s friendly against South Africa at the Orlando Stadium‚ including seven players at clubs in Europe. The visitors have also included 43-year-old goalkeeper Essam Al Hadari who first played against Bafana Bafana 10 years ago.Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny and Roma winger Mohamed Salah‚ formerly with Chelsea‚ are the star attractions of the side coached by Hector Cuper‚ formerly of Inter Milan.

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