Egypt cruised to a 3-0 friendly victory over Uganda at Gouna Stadium in the midst of turbulent conditions across the country. The match was staged amid doubts of its cancellation, prompted by the ongoing turmoil after security forces moved in to disperse a sit-in held by supporters of deposed leader Mohamed Morsi. Death toll continued to rise in Egypt, with some estimating the total number of civilians killed across the nation in the region of one hundred. Making his senior debut, Rio Ave striker Ahmed Hassan 'Koka' gave the hosts the lead on 20 minute. Basel star Mohamed Salah doubled it before Brighton defender Adam El-Abd completed the rout with his first international goal. Bob Bradley's men, who already made it to the World Cup qualifying playoffs, went into the game hoping for an outside chance of improving their ranking continentally ahead of the final qualifying round draw next month. Egypt take on Guinea with a match to spare in September, whose result would slightly influence the Pharaohs' FIFA monthly ranking, which will eventually determine the seeding of the playoff draw.
