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Egypt invite 14 foreign based players for World Cup qualifier against Congo

By Mutala Yakubu
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Egypt are sitting at the summit of the group with nine points, looking for a win against Congo
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Egypt Coach Hector Cuper has invited 14 foreign based players for their World Cup qualifier against Congo.

The Pharaohs will play Congo in a much anticipated World Cup qualifier on October 8th in Alexandria.

Egypt are on top of Group E with 9 points and win against Congo could further boost their chances of qualifying for Russia 2018.

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If Egypt win on 8 October, they only need Ghana to beat Uganda in their next Group E clash to ensure a place in Russia next year.

The 14 foreign-based players:

Goalkeeper: Essam El-Hadary (Taawoun, Saudi)

Defenders: Ahmed Elmohamady (Aston Villa, England), Mohamed Abdel-Shafi (Ahly Jeddah, KSA), Ahmed Hegazy (West Bromwich, England), Karim Hafiz (Lens, France)

Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal, England), Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan (Kasimpasa, Turkey), Sam Morsi (Wigan, England), Ramadan Sobhi (Stoke City, England)