...ahead of Ghana clash

The Pharaohs are on break after playing two friendlies this week and would regroup four days later to prepare for the Ghana trip from October 11 Egypt coach Bob Bradley has given a four-day break to the Pharaohs ahead of their encounter with Ghana.

The two sides are facing off with each other in a 2014 World Cup play-off on October 15 and November 19. The north Africans will be leaving for Kumasi on 11 October for the first-leg.

“The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) will be releasing a daily press statement from Ghana,” spokesman Azmy Megahed said on the FA’s website. Bradley is expected to name his final squad on October 6.

Egypt last participated in the World Cup in 1990 whereas Ghana’s last appearance was at the 2010 showpiece.