Egypt Invites 14 Foreign Based Players In Their World Cup Qualifier Against Congo

Seven time Africa champions, Egypt have invited 14 local based players against Congo in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Pharaohs are currently leading Group E with 9 points after four matches played and will hoping to defeat the Cranes to increase their chances of gaining qualification to the 2018 world cup.

Below are the invited players.
Goalkeeper: Essam El-Hadary (Taawoun, Saudi)
Defenders: Ahmed Elmohamady (Aston Villa, England), Mohamed Abdel-Shafi (Ahly Jeddah, KSA), Ahmed Hegazy (West Bromwich, England), Karim Hafiz (Lens, France)

Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal, England), Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan (Kasimpasa, Turkey), Sam Morsi (Wigan, England), Ramadan Sobhi (Stoke City, England)

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, England), Ahmed Koka (Sporting Braga, Portugal), Mostafa Fathi (Taawoun, Saudi), Mahmoud Kahraba (Ittihad Jeddah, KSA), Amr Gamal (Bidvest Wits, South Africa).

Egypt last made it to the World Cup in 1990 and hope to end their 28-year wait with an appearance in Russia.