The Egyptian team announced its squad for the African Cup of Nations, led by Salah and Elneny.
Egypt squad:
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Al-Shenawi (Cairo National), Ahmed Al-Shenawi (Pyramid), Mohamed Abu-Gabbar (National Bank), Mohamed Sobhi (Fakho)
Defenders: Ahmed Hegazi (Jeddah United), Mohamed Abdel Monem (Cairo National), Ali Ghabr (Pyramid), Osama Galal (Pyramid), Ahmed Sami (Pyramid), Mohammad Khani (Cairo National), Omar Kamal (Future), Ahmed Fotukh (Zamalek)
Midfielders: Hamdi Fati (Waikola), Emam Ashour (Cairo Nacional), Elneny (Arsenal), Marwan Attiyah (Cairo Nacional), Ahmet De Sayed Zizo (Zamalek), Ahmed Nabil Koca (Cairo National), Mahmoud Hamada (Massare)
Forwards: Salah (Liverpool), Mustafa Fati (Pyramid), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Trabzonspor), Omar Mamouche (Eintracht Frankfurt), Mustafa- Mohamed (Nantes), Mahmoud Khahlaba (Cairo National), Ahmed Hassan Kuqa (Perdiccas Fort)