Pharaohs at full strength for Cup of Nations warm-up

Egypt have named a full-strength squad for this month’s four-nation tournament in the United Arab Emirates, where they will continue their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where South Africa are among their first-round opponents.

Coach Hossam Hassan has selected 26 players for the Al Ain International Cup, where Egypt take on fellow World Cup finalists Uzbekistan on 14 November and then play next against either Cape Verde or Iran on 18 November.

There is a return to the squad for Pyramids goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy for the first time since the last Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast, and for striker Salah Mohsen, who last won a cap four years ago.

Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush also returns after recovering from an injury, while Zamalek defender Mohamed Ismail and Ceramica Cleopatra midfielder Marwan Osman earn a first call-up.

The Pharaohs' international contingent is led by captain Mohamed Salah and Ligue 1 striker Mostafa Mohamed.

Egypt are paired in group B with Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe at the Cup of Nations finals, where their first game in Agadir is against Zimbabwe on 22 December.

EGYPT SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Ahmed El Shenawy (Pyramids), Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir (both Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhi (Zamalek)

Defenders: Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ahmed Fatouh (both Zamalek), Mohamed Hamdi (Pyramids), Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Mohamed Ismail (Zamalek), Rami Rabia (Al Ain, United Arab Emirates), Khaled Sobhi (Al Masry)

Midfielders: Ibrahim Adel (Al Jazira, United Arab Emirates), Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Hamdy Fathi (Al Wakrah, Qatar), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Marwan Osman (Ceramica Cleopatra), Mahmoud Saber (Pyramids), Mohamed Shehata (Zamalek), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Mahmoud Zalaka (Pyramids), Ahmed Zizo (Al Ahly)

Forwards: Osama Faisal (National Bank of Egypt), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City, England), Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes, France), Salah Mohsen (Al Masry), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, England).