Egypt host Malawi on the evening of 13 November at Cairo International Stadium in the third round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Pharaohs go into the match top of their group with 4 points from a win and a draw, while Malawi sit third with three points.
Egyptian football fans are turning their attention to the clash, which kicks off at 9 pm Cairo time at Cairo International Stadium, with high hopes that the national team can secure victory and claim the three points, benefiting from playing at home and among their supporters.
Broadcast channels for Egypt vs Malawi
beIN Sports will broadcast the Egypt vs Malawi match, with sports commentator Ali Mohamed Ali providing commentary. In addition, the terrestrial channel On Sport will offer the chance to watch the match for free inside Egypt via digital terrestrial broadcasting, without the need for a subscription to encrypted channels.
Viewers need a television that supports digital terrestrial reception or a suitable receiver, along with connecting a terrestrial broadcasting antenna and performing a digital channel search. Reception quality may vary depending on geographical location and signal strength.
What does the match mean for the group standings?
Egypt have the opportunity to strengthen their position at the top and move another step closer to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, as a win would raise their tally to 7 points and widen the gap over their direct rivals. Malawi, with three points, are seeking an away upset to improve their position in the group.
The match is taking place in an edition known for organisational changes across the continent, after the Confederation of African Football returned to holding the tournament every two years, setting preliminary dates for the next three editions in 2028, 2031 and 2033.
Algeria closes hosting file
In a related context, press reports confirmed that Algeria has settled its position by not submitting a request to host one of the next three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations finals over the next seven years, according to the Algerian newspaper Echorouk News.
Libya and Ethiopia have emerged as the most prominent candidates to host the 2028 edition, while other countries such as Egypt and South Africa have shown interest that has not yet turned into official bids. The 2031 edition has declared interest from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, with the possibility of Senegal joining.
InfoSport numbers
- 4 points earned by Egypt from two matches at the top of the group.
- 3 points is Malawi’s tally before the Cairo clash.
- 9 pm Cairo time is the kick-off time.
The question remains for Egyptian fans: will the Pharaohs succeed in turning the Cairo Stadium pitch into an extra push towards early qualification?
