According to KingFut.com, Egypt's decision to play a friendly against the Democratic Republic of Congo could have dire consequences on its already flimsy grasp of a top seed for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw.
The Pharaohs already face the prospect of having to win their final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Tanzania to keep their position in Pot A, where they would avoid the rest of Africa’s top-five ranked sides in World Cup qualifying.
EGYPT TO PLAY DRC IN A FRIENDLY
However, Egypt has now created two must-win scenarios for itself where they must defeat the Leopards of DRC in their friendly and win on the road in Tanzania, instead of just the latter.
The Egyptian website reports that it has been confirmed to them that there is nothing to gain regarding FIFA rankings from the friendly against Florent Ibenge's men.
On the other hand, if Hector Cuper's side defeat DRC, they will still remain where they stand and must defeat the Taifa Stars on June 4 to stand a chance of securing Pot A status although that won't be guaranteed.
The friendly is scheduled to be staged on May 30. It was initially announced that the date was assigned by FIFA and African Football.com will watch the developments closely.
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