Zimbabwe players refused to train on Thursday evening in a row over their unpaid dues. They are demanding to be paid their allowances for the African Cup, along with allowances and match fees still owed to them from a regional tournament last month. The issue has been solved and they trained earlier on Friday.
14:15 Egypt's probable starting line-up:
Goalkeeper:Mohamed El-Shennawi
Defenders:Ayman Ashraf, Mahmoud Alaa (Baher El-Mohamadi), Ahmed Hegazi, Ahmed Elmohamady.
Midfielders:Tarek Hamed, Mohamed Elneny.
Attacking midfielders:Mahmoud Trezeguet, Abdallah El-Said, Mohamed Salah.
Striker: Marwan Mohsen
13:30 Zimbabwe players boycotted Thursday's training session on the eve of Nations Cup debut against Egypt until they receive their unpaid wages and bonuses while the team's officials contained the situation and got the team ready for the game.
13:00 Head-to-head Egypt vs Zimbabwe:
Matches: 12
Won: 7
Lost: 1
Draws: 4
Goals scored: 20
Goals conceded: 11
11:30 Egypt national football team will be looking to make a strong start to their bid for a record-extending eighth crown when they face unfancied Zimbabwe.
Venue: Cairo International Stadium
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