Mohamed Salah appears for the first time with Egypt under Ali Maher

Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egypt national team and star of Trabzonspor, has made his first appearance in the Pharaohs' camp under new head coach Ali Maher, having arrived at the national team's base today, Tuesday, in preparation for the upcoming matches against Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 2027.

Ali Maher welcomed the national team captain, where the duo exchanged greetings and friendly conversations, amidst a welcoming atmosphere for Salah's joining the camp. The photos published by the Egyptian Football Association also showed his interaction with the coaching staff.

Mohamed Salah is set to join the national team's training today as preparations begin for the matches against Malawi scheduled for November 13 and 17, as part of the third and fourth rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.

The current camp marks Mohamed Salah's first appearance under Ali Maher, who took over the coaching responsibilities of the national team following Hossam Hassan's departure last Saturday. The 52-year-old coach begins his mission with the Pharaohs.

Mohamed Salah left the previous national team camp after the match against Angola, in which he participated before being substituted after an hour of play. The Egyptian Football Association explained at the time that the decision for him to leave was to give him rest, given that the match against South Sudan was taking place on an artificial turf.

Earlier this month, Hani Abu Rida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association, traveled to Türkiye to meet with the national team captain and discuss ways to overcome any obstacles that may face the Pharaohs, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding among all elements of the system.

Egypt will play the first leg against Malawi on November 13 in Cairo, before visiting their opponent for the return leg on the 17th of the same month in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.