In a captivating encounter at the Cape Verde National Stadium, the Egyptian national football team faced Cape Verde in the fifth round of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This match, which took place on 15 November 2024, highlighted Egypt’s dominance in Group C, where they had previously accumulated an impressive total of 12 points thanks to four victories, including a resounding 3-0 victory over Cape Verde in their previous qualification.
Kick-off was at 6 p.m. Cairo time (7 p.m. Makkah time), with fans anticipating a thrilling duel broadcast live on beIN Sports HD 2. The match benefited from expert commentary of Ali Muhammad Ali, and for fans preferring to access the broadcast online, options like the TOD platform and beIN Connect were available.
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Egypt’s qualifying campaign stumbles in goalless draw against Cape Verde
Historically, Egypt have had a good record against Cape Verde, dating back to their last meeting in the Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. However, the Egyptians were keen to maintain their strong position following their previous qualifying victory.
From the start, Egypt controlled the game, boasting over 65% possession. The first half suffered a slight interruption due to an injury delay, but it ended with a goal from Taher Mohamed, giving Egypt the lead. However, Cape Verde fought back remarkably from the start of the second half, earning a penalty converted by Ryan Mendes, leveling the match.
Insider Analysis with Dr. Ahmed El-Khateeb
In an exclusive interview with football analyst Dr. Ahmed El-Khateeb, we explored the factors behind Egypt’s current success and their prospects against Cape Verde.
Q : Egypt leads Group C with 12 points. What is the key to their success so far?
A : Egypt showed exceptional consistency and tactical discipline under the leadership of their coach. Controlling over 65% possession in their previous outings has allowed them to dictate the pace of the game and create numerous scoring chances. Their formidable attack, combined with a solid defense, was fundamental to achieving these four victories.
Q : How does the previous 3-0 victory against Cape Verde impact this current clash?
A : This convincing victory certainly boosts Egypt’s morale, highlighting their superior performance, which they will look to replicate. However, Cape Verde will not give in easily; they will look to rectify their past mistakes and put on a good show at home.
Q : Cape Verde equalized in your last meeting. What improvements can they make?
A : Cape Verde’s resilience was evident with Mendes’ penalty conversion. To truly challenge Egypt, they must strengthen their defensive structure and limit Egypt’s possession while capitalizing on counterattacks.
Q : What is your opinion on the planned composition for Egypt?
A : The composition reflects a commendable blend of youth and experience. With El-Shenawi in goal and Fathi at the head of the defense, they present a formidable system. The midfield partnership between Donga and Fathi will be crucial, and I’m particularly looking forward to seeing how Mustafa Muhammad performs; it can really be a game-changer.
Q : What is your prediction for the match given Egypt’s good record against Cape Verde?
A : Egypt enters the match as favorites, but let’s not neglect Cape Verde’s potential, especially at home. I foresee a tactical battle, and if Egypt maintains their composure, they could win 2-1.
Q : Any final thoughts for fans preparing to watch the game?
A : Fans should tune into beIN Sports HD 2 for a rich commentary experience with Ali Muhammad Ali. For those looking for an alternative, free options like SportDigital are available. Let’s hope for an exciting showdown on November 15!
This match is set to be a gripping spectacle as Egypt look to strengthen their position in the qualifiers, thrilling fans around the world with every minute of action.
Here are the latest rankings before the match:
- Egypt: 12 points
- Botswana : 6 points
- Cap-Vert : 3 points
- Mauritania: 3 points
For fans looking to follow the action for free, SportDigital will broadcast the qualifiers with a frequency of 11185, DVB-S2, coding rate 22000, vertical polarization.
