Hommam Al Nassim 
The Egyptian and Algerian national teams are preparing to face decisive challenges today, Monday, as the Pharaohs seek to strengthen their lead with a fourth successive victory, while the Algerian national team aspires to overcome its recent stumbles.
Egypt’s match with the Guinean national team will take place in Bissau, where the Egyptian national team is led by its new coach, Hossam Hassan, who hopes to confirm his ability to advance the national team, benefiting from a strong squad that includes Mohamed Salah and Mahmoud Trezeguet.
The Egyptian team is at the top of the group with nine points, and the match seems an ideal opportunity to expand the gap with its competitors.
On the other hand, the Algerian national team hopes to regain its balance after the sudden defeat against Guinea, as it faces Uganda in Kampala.
Under the leadership of coach Vladimir Petkovic, the Algerians are counting on returning from the match with three points to maintain their chances of topping the group.
Stars such as Said Benrahma and Amine Gouiri stand out in the Algeria squad, with fans waiting for a positive result to calm critical voices.
In a related context, the Burkina Faso national team is seeking to achieve a victory that will put it back in the competition for one of the advanced positions against Sierra Leone in Bamako, Mali.
Today also witnesses a meeting between the Somali national team and Botswana in a match during which the Somalis hope to achieve their first victory and escape from the bottom of the group.
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