Egypt vs Malawi Lineups Confirmed: Mohamed Salah Returns as Ali Maher Makes Debut

Mohit Tomar

Published - Nov 13, 2026, 06:20 PM

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Salah & Trezeguet Return: Captain Mohamed Salah returns to the starting XI after missing the last two qualifiers, joining Omar Marmoush and the fit-again Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan in a formidable front three.
Ali Maher's Debut: Newly appointed Egypt manager Ali Maher starts Mostafa Shobeir in goal ahead of the recalled Mohamed El Shenawy, while handing Nasser Maher a midfield role alongside Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" and Mohanad Lasheen.
Key Absentees: Egypt are without Hamdy Fathy (injury), Emam Ashour (technical reasons), and suspended forward Mostafa Ziko, whereas Malawi travel without injured defender Dennis Chembezi and USL playoff-bound striker Mayele Malango.

Summary

Mohamed Salah returns to captain Egypt after missing the previous two fixtures, lining up alongside Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan.
New head coach Ali Maher starts Mostafa Shobeir in goal ahead of recalled veteran Mohamed El Shenawy for his first match in charge.
Malawi deploy a compact five-man defense under Kalisto Pasuwa, missing injured defender Dennis Chembezi and forward Mayele Malango.

The confirmed Egypt vs Malawi Lineups mark the start of a new era for the Pharaohs as head coach Ali Maher takes charge for the first time in tonight's 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Group B clash at the Cairo International Stadium. Kicking off at 12:30 AM IST on November 14 (9:00 PM local time), the Egypt national football team vs Malawi national football team encounter sees group leaders Egypt national football team look to extend their unbeaten start following Hossam Hassan’s dismissal earlier this month.

The Egypt Lineup vs Malawi receives a massive boost with the return of captain Mohamed Salah after a two-game absence, forming an explosive attacking trio with Omar Marmoush and the recovered Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan. Meanwhile, the Egypt Starting XI features a bold goalkeeping call from Maher, who hands Mostafa Shobeir the gloves ahead of the recalled Mohamed El Shenawy.

Egypt Starting XI (Formation: 4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ramy Rabia, Ahmed Fattouh
Midfielders: Mohanad Lasheen, Ahmed Sayed "Zizo", Nasser Maher
Forwards: Mohamed Salah (c), Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan

Team News & Availability

Available / Returning: Mohamed Salah returns to lead the attack, while Trezeguet is back from injury. Mohamed El Shenawy, Mahmoud Hamdy "El Wensh", Mohamed Shehata, Mahmoud Marei, and Nasser Maher were all recalled to the squad, alongside first-time senior call-up Mahmoud Mamdouh.
Ruled Out / Doubtful: Mostafa Ziko serves a five-match FIFA suspension, Hamdy Fathy is out injured, and Emam Ashour was omitted for technical reasons. Defender Mohamed Abdelmonem misses out due to a muscle injury.

Malawi Starting XI (Formation: 5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Richard Chikooka
Defenders: Maxwell Rameck, Charles Petro, Nickson Nyirenda, Stanley Jaziya, Gomezgani Chirwa
Midfielders: Gaddie Chirwa, Lloyd Njaliwa, Wisdom Singo, Patrick Mwaungulu
Striker: Babatunde Adepoju

Team News & Availability

Available / Returning: Lanjesi Nkhoma returns to the setup after missing recent international windows, while Chikumbutso Salima is back in contention after recovering from injury.
Ruled Out / Omitted: Defender Dennis Chembezi is sidelined through injury, forward Mayele Malango is unavailable due to USL playoff club commitments, and goalkeeper William Thole was left out due to a lack of club playing time.