South Sudan - Egypt

South Sudan host Egypt on 29 September 2026 for matchday 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification group stage. Both sides enter this encounter looking to establish momentum in Group B after failing to secure a victory in their opening fixtures. Egypt, who previously defeated South Sudan 3-0 in a friendly on 18 June 2023, arrive aiming to assert their quality against a side eager to recover from a difficult start to the campaign.

South Sudan face a significant challenge following their 2-1 defeat against Malawi on 25 September 2026. They must now find a way to contain an Egyptian side that played out a goalless draw with Angola on the same day. With both teams seeking their first points of the qualifying cycle, the tactical battle will be defined by whether the visitors can break down the defensive resolve of their hosts.