Egypt coach Hector Cuper has called up 15 foreign-based players for the anticipated away 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda, scheduled for 31 August.

Egypt and Uganda will meet in Group E in the tournament's third matchday at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Confederation of African Football announced on Monday.

The two nations will meet again on 5 September at Alexandria's Borg El-Arab stadium.

Topping Group E with six points, the Pharaohs are looking for a victory in the Ugandan capital to boost their qualification chances.

Egypt last made it to the World Cup in 1990 and hope to end their 28-year wait with an appearance in Russia next year.

The 15 players called up are:

Goalkeeper:

Essam El-Hadary (Taawoun, Saudi)

Defenders:               

 Ahmed Elmohamady (Aston Villa, England), Mohamed Abdel-Shafi (Ahly Jeddah, KSA), Ahmed Hegazy (West Bromwich, England), Omar Gaber (Basel, Switzerland), Karim Hafiz (Lens, France)

Midfielders:

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

Forwards:

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, England), Ahmed Koka (Sporting Braga, Portugal), Mostafa Fathi (Taawoun, Saudi), Amr Warda (CD Feirense, Portugal)

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