No Goals After 30 Minutes: Egypt Push Forward Against Burkina Faso and Suffer Early Setback as Marmoush Forced Off Injured

Pharaohs forced into early change as Marmoush injury brings on Osama Faisal

No Goals After 30 Minutes: Egypt Push Forward Against Burkina Faso and Suffer Early Setback as Marmoush Forced Off Injured

The opening quarter of Egypt’s World cup 2026 qualifier against Burkina Faso ended goalless with neither side creating real danger.

Early Blow for Egypt

Coach Hossam Hassan was forced into early substitution after Omar Marmoush picked up an injury in 10 minute. Young striker Osama Faisal replaced him in attack alongside Mohamed Salah & Trezeguet.

Tight Start in Cairo

The first 15 minute produced little threat as both defenses held firm. Egypt controlled possession but failed to trouble the Burkinabe goalkeeper.

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