Zamalek duo Abdul-Shafi and Nour pulled out of the squad with minor injuries as Bradley called two replacements to his provisional 30-man list ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

Ahli playmaker Soliman was recalled after making his return from a long-term knee injury, playing two consecutive full games for the first time this season.

On the other hand, Zamalek’s Rahil replaces his teammate Abdul-Shafi as a backup for first-choice left-back Ahmed Shedid.

Egypt play a friendly against Botswana next week before travelling to meet Zimbabwe and Mozambique.