Egypt starts preparation camp for Nations Cup qualifiers’ double encounter

A largely domestic-based Egypt squad started their preparations on Sunday for matches against Kenya and Comoros that will wrap up their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Pharoahs are tied with Comoros on eight points at the top of Group G and only a road loss against Kenya in their opening match this week would make qualification a doubt for the seven-time AFCON champions. Ahram mentions in its report that five foreign-based players will join up with the squad on Monday: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Trezeguet (Aston Villa), Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Mostafa Mohamed (Galatasaray) and Ahmed Hegazy (Al-Ittihad Jeddah).