Mohamed El Shenawy enters Ali Maher's plans for the Malawi clash

Mohamed El Shenawy is strongly tipped to feature in Egypt's squad as coach Ali Maher prepares to face Malawi, according to journalist Abdel Nasser Zidan.

Egypt will face Malawi next Tuesday at the Bingu National Stadium in the fourth round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers.

Zinedine Zidane has stated in comments made on the "Stadium Egypt" program broadcast on "Modern MTI": "Mohamed El Shenawy is in Ali Maher's plans for the match against Malawi, competing with Mostafa Shobeir for the national team's goalkeeper position."

He added: "Ali Maher relies on competition between the duo for participation, despite Mustafa Shobair's impressive performance during the match against Malawi that took place in Cairo."