Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has finalised his selection of foreign-based players for the Pharaohs’ upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Malawi.
According to Egyptian newspaper Al-Watan, the technical staff have selected 10 players based abroad, with another 15 home-based players expected to complete the squad for the third and fourth-round fixtures.
The foreign-based contingent includes Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Ibrahim Adel, Haitham Hassan, Hamza Abdel Karim, Hossam Abdel Meguid, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Omar Fayed and Rami Rabia.
The 15 home-based players reportedly selected are:
Goalkeepers: Mostafa Shobeir, El Mahdi Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, Abdel Aziz El Balouti.
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Yasser Ibrahim, Ahmed Fatouh, Karim Hafez.
Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo.
Forward: Mahmoud Mamdouh.
Al-Watan also reports that three additional players are being considered as alternatives in case of injuries before the national team camp begins.
They are Pyramids midfielder Nasser Maher, Al-Qanah winger Moudi Shalata and Al-Ahly midfielder Omar Al-Saai.
The reported selections will give Hassan a 25-player group, with the three reserve options providing further cover ahead of the two qualifying matches.
