Ghana’s opponent in Group E of the World Cup qualifiers, Egypt are leaving no stone unturned, as Coach Hector Cuper invites 14 foreign based players for the game against the Red Devils of Congo on October 8th.
The Pharoah’s will head into the penultimate game knowing a win could guarantee them a place at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, 2018 if Ghana beats Uganda in Kampala.
Egypt are top of group E with 9 points, followed by the Cranes of Uganda with seven points as Ghana lays third with 5 points.
Ghana will face Egypt in the final group game in November. The top side in the group automatically qualifies for Russia 2018.
Below are the list of Foreign based players of Egypt
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.