Egypt’s Portuguese coach, Carlos Queiroz has announced the final list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will start on January 9, in Cameroon.
In his 25-man squad, Carlos Queiroz has only six (6) foriegn-based players –led by Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as there was a return call for Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” of Aston Villa, after a long period of absence due to knee injury– and 6 players from Al Ahly SC, 6 players form Zamalek FC, 2 players for pyramids, 2 players from future FC, 1 player from ENPPI and 1 player from Tala’a.
The Pharaohs holds the record for winning the seven AFCON titles, the last of which was in the 2010 edition in Angola.
Egypt plays in Group D alongside Nigeria, Sudan and Guinea Bissau, and will start their campaign against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on January 11th.
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