After coming up against Nigeria in the group stage, the Pharaohs face another stern test in this tournament
Egypt's bid for a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations crown is under serious threat when they meet Ivory Coast in Wednesday's Round of 16 match in Douala.
GOAL predicts how coach Carlos Queiroz could line up his team.
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GOALKEEPER – Mohamed El Shenawy
The Al Ahly gloveman has managed to keep clean sheets in his last two games.
But now he will be coming up against lethal Ivorian attackers like Sebastien Haller, Nicolas Pepe, Franck Kessie, Wilfried Zaha and others.
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RIGHT-BACK – Omar Kamal
With Al Ahly star Akram Tawfik still out injured, Kamal continues at right-back, having done well in the last two games.
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LEFT-BACK- Ayman Ashraf
The Al Ahly wing-back has done well in the absence of Ahmed El Fotouh who was injured in the first match against Nigeria.
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CENTRE-BACK – Ahmed Hegazy
As one of the senior players in this side and based on his vast experience, there are high expectations on Hegazy to lead from the back.