Egypt national team head coach Hossam Hassan has settled on calling up a large group of foreign-based players for the Pharaohs’ September camp as the team prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. 🇪🇬⚽🔥

The coaching staff aim to make use of the national team’s overseas-based players, particularly those with international experience and those currently producing strong performances for their clubs.

The expected list includes several of Egypt’s biggest stars as well as young players who could become important figures for the Pharaohs in the coming years.

10 Foreign-Based Players Closest to the Egypt Camp

The 10 players currently closest to joining Egypt’s September camp are:

🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah – Trabzonspor, Turkey.

🇪🇬 Omar Marmoush – Tottenham, England.

🇪🇬 Mohamed Abdelmonem – Nice, France.

🇪🇬 Ibrahim Adel – Nordsjaelland, Denmark.

🇪🇬 Haitham Hassan – Celtic, Scotland.

🇪🇬 Hamza Abdelkarim – Barcelona, Spain.

🇪🇬 Hossam Abdelmaguid – Ludogorets, Bulgaria.

🇪🇬 Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet – Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

🇪🇬 Hamdy Fathy – Al Wakrah, Qatar.

🇪🇬 Ramy Rabia – Al Ain, UAE.

The list combines experience and youth as the coaching staff look to make use of all available options during the upcoming international fixtures.

Mohamed Salah Leads the List

Mohamed Salah, Egypt captain and Trabzonspor star, is at the top of the list of foreign-based players expected to join the camp.

Salah remains one of Egypt’s most important players because of his experience, ability to influence international matches and strong goalscoring record with the national team.

Egyptian supporters will be relying heavily on their captain during the opening stages of the qualifiers.

Omar Marmoush Continues His Role

The list also includes Omar Marmoush, Tottenham player, who has become an important part of Egypt’s plans in recent periods.

Marmoush provides the coaching staff with an attacking option thanks to his movement, chance creation and finishing ability.

He is expected to add significant quality during the September fixtures.

Mohamed Abdelmonem Returns to the Picture

Mohamed Abdelmonem, the Nice defender, is also among the players closest to joining the September camp.

Egypt need defenders with international experience and the ability to handle competitive matches, making Abdelmonem an important option in Hossam Hassan’s plans.

Ibrahim Adel and Haitham Hassan

The list also includes Ibrahim Adel of Nordsjaelland and Haitham Hassan of Celtic, reflecting the coaching staff’s interest in young players who can provide additional attacking solutions.

The staff hope to benefit from their qualities and increase the number of available options in the attacking areas.

Hamza Abdelkarim Included

Hamza Abdelkarim, the young Barcelona forward, has entered the list of foreign-based players closest to joining Egypt’s upcoming camp.

The youngster has attracted increasing attention after moving to Barcelona and beginning to experience first-team football, making a potential national team call-up another important step in his career.

Egyptian supporters are now waiting for the final decision regarding his inclusion.

Hossam Abdelmaguid and Trezeguet

The list also includes Hossam Abdelmaguid, who plays for Ludogorets in Bulgaria, alongside Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet of Al Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Both players would provide additional quality to Egypt’s squad, with each bringing different experience and the ability to perform important roles for the national team.

Hamdy Fathy and Ramy Rabia

Hamdy Fathy of Al Wakrah and Ramy Rabia of Al Ain are also expected to join the camp.

The duo provide valuable experience, particularly because both players have featured in numerous important international matches for Egypt.

Omar Fayed Still Under Consideration

Meanwhile, the coaching staff are still studying the situation of Omar Fayed, who plays for Italian club Frosinone, before making the final decision over his call-up.

His situation is expected to be decided during the current week according to the information provided.

This reflects the coaching staff’s continued assessment of all overseas-based players before announcing the final September squad.

Egypt Prepare for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Egypt will play two matches during the September camp in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Pharaohs will begin their campaign against Angola on September 25 at Cairo Stadium before traveling to face South Sudan on September 29 in Juba.

Both matches are particularly important because they mark the beginning of Egypt’s qualifying campaign, making the selection of the strongest available squad a major priority.

Ibrahim Hassan Confirms South Africa Friendly

Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan also confirmed that the Pharaohs have agreed to play a friendly match against South Africa during the next international window.

The match is scheduled for October 4, as part of the national team’s preparation program for upcoming commitments and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Cairo Stadium to Host Friendly

Ibrahim Hassan confirmed that Cairo International Stadium will host the Egypt-South Africa friendly.

The match will provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to test several players and assess their performances before continuing the qualifying campaign.

It will also allow the team to build greater chemistry, particularly with young players and those who need more international experience.

Strong Squad for the Qualifiers

Hossam Hassan is looking to build a strong squad combining experienced players with emerging talents, especially because success in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers requires consistency and positive results from the beginning.

The overseas-based players are among Egypt’s most important assets, particularly with players competing in various European and Arab leagues.

Competition for Places Intensifies

The presence of so many overseas-based players will increase competition for places in the Egypt squad, which could benefit the coaching staff.

Every player will need to maintain his club form to secure his position in the national team, especially with several options available in certain positions.

This gives Hossam Hassan greater flexibility when selecting his lineup for each match.

Fans Await the Final Squad

Egyptian supporters are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the September squad, particularly with several established stars and highly rated young players expected to be included.

The arrival of overseas-based players will increase the level of competition within the squad ahead of the qualifying campaign.

Egypt Enter an Important Period

Egypt are entering an important stage with the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, making thorough preparation essential for the desired start.

The coaching staff will hope that the experience of the overseas-based players, combined with the domestic-based talents, can help the Pharaohs produce strong results and collect maximum points from the opening matches.

✨ Ten overseas-based players are expected to join Egypt’s September camp, led by Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Abdelmonem, while Omar Fayed remains under consideration ahead of the final squad announcement for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. 🇪🇬🏆🔥

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