"We wanted to make the tickets more affordable, the prices should suit all classes," EFA board member Hazem Al-Hawari told FilGoal.com.

The initial prices, which were announced last week, drew widespread criticism, with many questioning whether the EFA were trying to take advantage of the fans' eagerness to attend the clash by raising the ticket prices.

The new prices range from EGP15 to EGP1000, Al-Hawari added.

Egypt need to beat Algeria by a three-goal margin to qualify directly for the World Cup for the first time since 1990.

A victory by a two-goal margin will set up a playoff against the Desert Foxes on a neutral venue.