In absence of all professionals abroad, Egypt managed to win their first preparation game on the road to WC.

The Pharaohs prepare to kick off the WC qualification phase

The Egyptian national team faced its Zimbabwean Olympic team on Monday night. The international friendly ended in a 2-0 victory for Egypt as Mohamed Abo Treka and Osama Hosny (penalty) scored two second half goals for the Egyptian side.

Egypt capitalized on posession in the first half but without clear chances. On the other side, the guests had two dangerous attempts on target.

The 2nd half witnessed the two match goals through Al-Ahly prolific forwards Abo Treka and Osama Hosny. The latter scored his goal through a penalty kick after a foul in the area on Hassan Mostafa.

It is worth mentioning that the Egyptian team will kick off the World Cup quals campaign on 6th of June against with an away game versus Sudan.

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