2018 FIFA WC: Egypt restricted to wear preferred kit in Russia, but why?

Egypt might not wear their preferred kit in the group stages in Russia. | Image: Twitter
Egypt might not wear their preferred kit in the group stages in Russia. | Image: Twitter


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Mo Salah’s Egypt will no doubt be one of the major attractions in Russia. But the latest instruction from The FIFA will certainly not please the fans as well as the players.

The Egyptian national team administration received an update from FIFA regarding the kits that the team will be wearing in the 2018 World Cup group stage.

Egypt have been drawn in the World Cup’s Group A alongside the hosts Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The Pharaohs will begin their campaign facing Uruguay.

For the first game against Uruguay on June 15 the national team players will wear red shirts, black shorts and black socks, while the goalie will be wearing a blue kit.

As for the second game which will be against hosts Russia on June 19, the players will be wearing white shirts, black shorts and white socks. The goalkeeper will also wear a blue kit.

Finally, for the third match against Saudi Arabia on June 25, the Pharaohs will continue wearing white shirts, black shorts, white socks and a blue kit for the goalie