March training camp approaches: four candidates to replace Mohamed Hamdy

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The Egyptian press has revealed in recent hours the names of the players being considered to fill the void left by Mohamed Hamdy, the national team’s left-back, ahead of the Pharaohs’ upcoming training camp scheduled for March.

Sidelined by a torn cruciate ligament, Mohamed Hamdy suffered a serious injury during the match against Benin in the Round of 16 of the last Africa Cup of Nations. This severe setback ends his season and will keep him off the pitch for at least six months.

Four candidates to replace Mohamed Hamdy

As this crucial gathering draws near, head coach Hossam Hassan is working tirelessly to find the best solution at left-back. According to the Egyptian website Btolat, citing sources close to the technical staff, four players are currently being considered to replace Mohamed Hamdy.

They are: Ahmed Nabil Koka, Tawfik Mohamed, Karim Hafez, and Yahya Zakaria. The final decision will depend on each player’s form, performance, and physical condition in the coming weeks.

This decision-making process is part of Egypt’s preparations for their upcoming international fixtures, especially after the 2026 World Cup draw, which placed the Pharaohs in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

This assessment is part of the national team’s preparations for the upcoming international challenges, especially as the 2026 World Cup draw placed the Pharaohs in Group G, alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.