Egypt starts its AFCON 2024 campaign against Mozambique on January 14 in Abidjan.
Mo Salah and Co. lost out to Senegal in the 2021 final and The Pharaohs are the most successful national side in the competition's history with seven titles won.
However, they have slipped from prominence in recent years, with their last title win coming in the 2010 final via a 1-0 victory over Ghana in Angola.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Egypt vs Mozambique kick off?
This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Sunday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Jan. 14 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Jan. 14 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Jan. 14 | 5:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Mon, Jan. 15 | 4:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, Jan. 14 | 10:30 p.m. IST |
Egypt vs Mozambique live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this AFCON 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, beIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
| Canada | — | — |
| UK | Sky Sports Football | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | beIN Sports 1 | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | FanCode |
USA: This match will be available for live streaming via beIN Sports, Fanatiz and Fubo.
UK: This clash is available for live broadcast on Sky Sports Football with streaming available via Sky GO and Now TV.
Australia: BeIN Sports will provide broadcast coverage and streaming services for the tournament.
India: Streaming service FanCode is the place to go for AFCON 2024 matches.
Egypt vs Mozambique lineups, team news
Egypt are without midfielder Ahmed Nabil with a torn foot ligament and defender Osama Galal because of a knee injury.
Mohanad Lasheen has replaced Nabil and centre-back Yasser Ibrahim is in the squad as a result of Galal's misfortune.
Egypt starting lineup (4-3-3): El Shenawy (GK) – Hamdi, Hegazy, Abdelmonem, Hany – Zizo, Fathi, Elneny – Trezeguet, Salah, Mohamed.
Egypt subs: Gabr, Abdel Wahed, Abdelghany, Mohamed Mahgoub, Kahraba, Mohamed, Fahim Ghallab, Abdel Hameid Mohamed Abdalla, Marmoush, Abou Gabal Ali (GK), Daader (GK), Ahmed Abdelmonem
Mozambique centre-back David Malembana, who plays for Armenian Premier League club FC Noah, is out with a short-term hamstring injury he sustained in training.
Geny Catamo, a wideman for Portuguese heavyweights Sporting, is suspended because of bookings picked up in qualifying.
Mozambique starting lineup (4-4-1-1): Siluane (GK) – Reinildo, Dove, Mexer, Domingos – Witi, Amade, Guima, Gildo – Domingues – Ratifo
Mozambique subs: Da Conceicao David Matola, Malembana, Jone, Langa, Momade, Ha King, Palmirim David Bauque, Jone Bonde, Faza Joao (GK), Oficial Urrubal (GK), Da Conceicao Nangy
Mozambique subs (9): TBC
Egypt vs Mozambique prediction
Egypt is the clear favourites to cruise to an opening win in the tournament against minnows Mozambique.
Salah's team will face a battle against Ghana to secure the top spot in Group B, but both sides are expected to qualify for the Round of 16, which will extend Salah's exit time away from Liverpool in the coming weeks.
Prediction: Egypt 2-0 Mozambique
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