Mohamed Salah is the key name among six foreign-based players called up for the Egypt national team for this month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, amid concerns about players travelling for international football amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Liverpool striker is the headline pick of the group selected by coach Hossam El Badry for games against Kenya and Comoros on March 25 and March 29 respecitvely, which was announced by the country's football association.
Egypt are looking to pull clear at the top of Group G, level on points with the latter at the summit, ahead of next year's rearranged 2021 tournament in Cameroon.