Carlos Queiroz
Known for his fast attacking football, the EFA officials believe that Vitória is the perfect choice to bring a smile back to the fans in Egypt.
Loftman's decision comes only four days before Egypt's opening game in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
After 120 minutes of a goalless draw, The Pharaohs missed two penalty kicks to lose the game against Qatar.
Mostafa Fathy and Ahmed Sayed Zizo, who participated as substitutes against Algeria, will start the game alongside Hussein Faisal behind Marwan Hamdy, who kept his position up front.
The Egyptian fans hope for another strong performance against Algeria to finish the group stage as leaders.
Egypt needs the three points to secure a place in the quarter-finals and avoid any unpleasant scenarios in the last group match against Algeria:
Carlos Queiroz, Egypt national team head coach, named 23 players for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, scheduled in Qatar between 30 November and 18 December.
Salah will be leading Egypt’s attacking line against Angola in the mouth-watering match at 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
The Portuguese veteran coach was presented on Thursday as the new man on the bench of the Pharaohs, succeeding the sacked Hossam El Badry.
Salah missed Egypt’s game in the qualifiers against Angola as Premier League clubs refused to release their players to avoid 10-day quarantine on their return.
EFA announced on Friday that Wael Gomaa, three-time Africa Cup of Nations champion, will be the new national team director.
