Egypt will look to win their 8th AFCON title when they grace the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast. This guide details how to wager on Egypt AFCON games and other tips to get the best returns.
Egypt – AFCON Team Details
The Egypt National Team boasts of the best players plying their trade in top European clubs. The array of players Egypt possesses makes the country one of the top contenders for the 2024 AFCON.
Although they last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010, they’ve won the title 7 times, the most in the continent, followed only by Cameroon with 5.
However, their performance in recent AFCON editions also put them in the limelight, finishing second in the 2017 and 2021 editions. The top players in the Egypt National Team include Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny, Trabzonspor’s Mahmoud Trezeguet, Nantes’ Mostafa Mohamed, and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush.
Other top players playing in the Egyptian Premier League, like goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, are also expected to be part of Egypt’s AFCON squad.
Egypt AFCON Betting Odds
The Egypt AFCON betting odds display the probability of Egypt winning their games and the AFCON trophy.
Many betting platforms will display their respective betting odds when the competition draws near. Find below the top Egypt AFCON betting odds our experts provide.
Top Egypt AFCON 2024 Matches
Egypt AFCON 2024 Squad
The AFCON squad for Egypt is yet to be available. We expect the head coach, Rui Vitoria, to release the names of the players who made the squad some weeks before the tournament in January 2024.
However, based on their recent matches, we expect the following players to make Egypt’s AFCON squad.
Egypt AFCON 2024 Predictions
Making AFCON predictions could be challenging because anything is possible in football. However, you will find some tips below that will help you maximise your bets.
Check Previous Winners
We cannot underrate the experience of previous winners in winning the AFCON 2024 tournament.
This is because they have what it takes to claim the trophy, especially AFCON teams that have won it more than once. Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations trophy 7 times and will be favourites to win this upcoming one.
Check Recent Forms
We will also recommend checking recent forms before placing your bets. Check out whether or not Egypt have won their recent matches because their current form will likely affect their performance when the tournament commences.
Watch Out For Star Players
Be sure that Egypt invites all their star players before betting on them to win the tournament. For instance, an injury to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah will dent Egypt’s dream of winning this tournament.
Where Can I Watch Matches of Egypt in Kenya?
Apart from watching the tournament on TV networks, bettors can watch Egypt Africa Cup of Nations matches on betting sites in Kenya. Some bookmakers, including 1xBet, provide live streaming services to their customers to watch their favourite teams.
To watch you must have an account created with the bookmaker, and deposit the minimum amount
History of the Egypt Team in AFCON
Egypt is the most successful team in the Africa Cup of Nations history, winning the title 7 times. Only Cameroon comes close with 5 trophies. Ghana has 4 titles, while Nigeria has won it 3 times.
Egypt secured second place in 1962, 2017, and 2021, while they came third in 1963, 1970, and 1974. We have no doubt that Egypt are favourites to win their 8th title, having reached the finals in two of the last three editions.
Egypt AFCON 2024 Teams FAQs
To wrap up our AFCON betting guide, find answers to some of the frequently asked questions about Egypt playing the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hossam Hassan, who played for the Egyptian National Team between 1985 and 2006, is the highest goalscorer for Egypt, with 68 goals in 176 appearances. Mohamed Salah follows him closely with 51 goals in 89 appearances.
Countries are yet to be grouped for the AFCON 2024. We will update this page once we find out about Egypt’s group.
Egypt is among the favourites to win the Africa Cup of nations2024. We can never rule out the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
The current head coach of the Egyptian National Team is Rui Vitoria, who took over in July 2022.
