The Pharaohs met expectations in a dominant win over Djibouti by four goals to nil. However, the score should have been more but playing with one real striker resulted in the team being unable to score more than one goal in the first half. With Abdel Ghany who replaced Abdel Malik in the 2nd half, the Pharaohs looked much more dangerous and were able to extend the lead to four goals.

Just Four vs Djibouti!

Before the match, Egypt was expected to win by a large margin of goals. However, the Oharaohs managed only to score a single goal after a disppointing performance in the first half. In the 2nd half, Shehata made some tactical changes to correct the first half mistakes and the Egyptians managed to score three more goals.

Egypt started with four at the back, Hany Said played alongside Gomaa at the heart of defense while Mohammade and Shedid Qinawy played as full backs. In the middle, Ahmed Hassan, Hosny and Shawky played in the heart of midfield. Ahmed Eid played more like a support man while Abo Treka and Meteb playing in attack.

Lack of a target man type striker hurt the national team as Abo treka is a support man more than a striker. In addition to this, the two full backs, Mohamadi and Shedid Qinawy didn't perform well. Their peneration from wings was subpar and the crossing was poor. This was combined with the ultra defensive tactics of Djibouti. For all these reasons, Egypt managed to score a single goal which came via Meteb who headed home from a corner kick which was swung into the box by Abo Treka.

In the 2nd half, Shehata made tactical changes as he took off the underperforming Eid Abdel Malik for a true striker, Abdel Ghany. Although the latter has no international experience, he looked hungry to score and Shehata should have started with him alongside Meteb from the start.