Egypt's Unchanged AFCON Squad: 28 Names Head to Morocco for a Bold AFCON Adventure
11 December 2025
Egypt's 28-Man AFCON Squad Named for Morocco
Egypt's national team, coached by Hossam Hassan, has confirmed the final 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The tournament runs from December 21 to January 18, with Egypt beginning group play against Zimbabwe on December 22. Imam Ashour returns to the squad after an absence since June 2024. The roster remains unchanged from the December camp.
The federation notes that CAF will cover the costs of 23 players, while the national associations fund the additional players on the list.
Key Names, Group, and Schedule
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Ahmed El-Shenawy, Mustafa Shobier, Mohamed Sobhi.
Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Eid, Rami Rabia, Khaled Sobhi, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Ismail, Hossam Abdel Magid, Mohamed Hamdi, Ahmed Fattouh.
Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Hamdi Fathi, Mohamed Lashine, Mahmoud Saber, Mohamed Shahat, Imam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Mustafa Fathi, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah.
Forwards: Mostafa Mohamed, Salah Mohsen, Osama Faisal.
Egypt will compete in Group B with Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Angola. The Pharaohs open against Zimbabwe on December 22, then meet South Africa on December 26 and Angola on December 29.
Punchline 1: If defending were a sniper sport, Egypt would shoot for gold with their eyes on the ball.
Punchline 2: With 28 on the roster and 23 in the lineup, it’s basically a talent show with a football as the prize.
