In a surprising step, Hani Abu Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, was absent from accompanying the Egyptian national team heading today to Burkina Faso, as part of the Pharaohs’ preparations for the important match in the World Cup qualifiers.
Is the disease behind the absence?
According to what was reported, the reason for the absence is due to a severe cold that was exposed to Abu Raida, and the doctors advised him not to travel or mix the players in order to preserve the safety of the medical and technical mission, in light of the usual preventive measures before international matches.
Who leads the mission instead of Abu Raida?
The Egyptian Football Association assigned Khaled Al -Dardandali, Vice -Chairman, led by the Egypt national team, to Burkina Faso, to take over the duties of administrative and technical coordination during the trip and the match.
When is the match between Egypt and Burkina Faso and how important it is?
Egypt is heading on a private plane on a flight that takes more than six hours, in preparation for facing Burkina Faso on Tuesday, September 9, in the eighth round of the qualifiers.
The match is of particular importance, as it may be decisive in the journey of the Pharaohs’ qualification to the World Cup, which raises the pace of focus and preparation inside the national team camp.
Is a friendly confrontation with Brazil soon?
In another context, the fans are awaiting what will result in the Football Association’s talks regarding the holding of a possible friendly match between Egypt and Brazil, in the framework of the team’s pursuit of more strong friction in preparation for major competitions. And if the agreement will be in England next November.
