AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Egypt Reveal Squad for Crucial Clash Against Chad
The Egyptian national team has released its pre-selection squad for the upcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Chad, scheduled for next month. As is often the case, Zamalek and Al Ahly dominate the roster, reflecting their continued domestic influence.
While Ahmed Fathi is a notable absentee, key figures like Amr Gamal, Saleh Gomaa (both Al Ahly), and Hamada Tolba (Zamalek) feature prominently. A total of seven foreign-based players are also included, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, now with AS Roma in Italy.
Egypt currently lead their group on goal difference, just ahead of rivals Nigeria, making the upcoming match in Ndjamena vital for qualification momentum.
🇪🇬 Egypt Squad vs Chad – AFCON 2017 Qualifiers (Pre-selection)
🧤 Goalkeepers:
Sherif Ekramy (Al Ahly)
Ahmed El-Shennawy (Zamalek)
El-Mahdi Soliman (Smouha)
Ali Lotfy (ENPPI)
🛡️ Defenders:
Saad Samir (Al Ahly)
Hussein El-Sayed (Al Ahly)
Ali Gabr (Zamalek)
Hazem Emam (Zamalek)
Hamada Tolba (Zamalek)
Rami Rabia (Sporting CP, Portugal)
Ahmed Hegazy (Fiorentina, Italy)
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy (Al Ahli Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
⚙️ Midfielders:
Omar Gaber (Zamalek)
Ibrahim Salah (Zamalek)
Mahmoud Kahraba (Zamalek)
Ahmed Tawfik (Zamalek)
Saleh Gomaa (Al Ahly)
Ramadan Sobhy (Al Ahly)
Momen Zakaria (Al Ahly)
Mohamed El-Nenny (FC Basel, Switzerland)
Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” (Anderlecht, Belgium)
🎯 Forwards:
Mohamed Salah (AS Roma, Italy)
Ahmed Hassan Mekki (Zamalek)
Bassem Morsi (Zamalek)
Amr Gamal (Al Ahly)
Mohamed Hamdy Zaki (Al Ahly)
Ahmed Hassan “Koka” (Rio Ave, Portugal)
Egypt will look to continue their solid start and solidify their top spot in the group, with Mohamed Salah and Ramadan Sobhy expected to play key roles.
