Egypt's national team manager Hossam Hassan has finalized his squad selection for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The Pharaohs, who hold a record seven AFCON trophies, aim to further cement their legacy with another championship victory.

Key Squad Details

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will captain the team despite recent tensions with new Reds manager Arne Slot, which limited his recent club appearances. The squad faces a significant setback with the absence of defender Mohamed Abdelmonem, currently recovering from an ACL injury at French club OGC Nice.

Egypt will fine-tune their preparations with a friendly match against Nigeria in Cairo on December 16 before heading to Morocco. Drawn in Group B, they will face Angola, Zimbabwe, and South Africa in the tournament's initial stage.

Complete Squad List

Goalkeepers:

  • Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly)
  • Ahmed El Shenawy (Pyramids FC)
  • Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly)
  • Mohamed Sobhi (Zamalek)

Defenders:

  • Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly)
  • Ahmed Eid (Al Masry)
  • Rami Rabia (Al Ain)
  • Khaled Sobhi (Al Masry)
  • Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly)
  • Mohamed Ismail (Zamalek)
  • Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek)
  • Mohamed Hamdy (Pyramids)
  • Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek)

Midfielders:

  • Marwan Attia (Al Ahly)
  • Hamdi Fathi (Al Wakrah)
  • Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids)
  • Mahmoud Saber (ZED FC)
  • Mohamed Shehata (Zamalek)
  • Imam Ashour (Al Ahly)
  • Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" (Al Ahly)
  • Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet" (Al Ahly)
  • Ibrahim Adel (Al Jazira)
  • Mostafa Fathi (Pyramids)

Forwards:

  • Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)
  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
  • Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)
  • Salah Mohsen (Al Masry)
  • Osama Faisal (National Bank of Egypt SC)

The Pharaohs begin their quest for an eighth title on December 21, carrying the hopes of a football-mad nation eager to reclaim continental glory.

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#African Football #Mo Salah #AFCON 2025 #Egypt National Team #Morocco 2025