Egypt XI vs Mozambique: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and AFCON injury latest

Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Elneny both start for Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mozambique today.

Beaten finalists last time out, the seven-time winners are among the favourites for this year’s AFCON and are currently on a five-match unbeaten run.

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Liverpool ace Salah is of course the star turn as Rui Vitoria’s side look to win the tournament for the first time since 2010.

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, however, is emerging as something of a star and there is a hope that all of Egypt's attacking options can hit the ground running in the Ivory Coast.

In fine form at club level, the 24-year-old could perhaps ease the burden on Liverpool superstar Salah as he finally looks to seal AFCON glory.

Egypt XI: El Shenawy; Hany, Abdelmonem, Hegazi, Hamdy; Elneny, H. Fathi, Zizo; Salah, Mohamed, Trezeguet

Subs: Gabr, Kamal, Ashour, Kouka, Kahraba, Fatouh, Attia, M. Fathi, Marmoush, Abou Gabal, Sobhy, Lasheen

Time and date: 5pm GMT on Sunday January 14, 2024

Venue: Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports in Abidjan, Ivory Coast