Mahmoud set to call-up foreign based players to NT

Next month’s Arab Cup could see a lot of new and old faces back in the fold. With most clubs on a break during the summer, players who were previously not available will be free to join up with the squad. Below is a list of players who have confirmed their participation in upcoming friendlies or who have been singled out by Jamal Mahmoud:



Receiving call-ups for the first time:


Roberto Bishara
Palestino (Chile)
Left Back/Centre Back (30 years old)
Last Call-up: vs. Afghanistan (July 3rd, 2011)

Abdullah Battat
Kharaitiyat (Qatar Stars League)
Midfielder/Defender (28 Years Old)
First Call-up

Roberto Kettlun
Brindisi (Italy, Serie D)
Midfielder (30 years old)
Last Call-up: vs. China (October 11, 2006)

Ahmad & Anas Sharbini
Hadjuk Split (Croatia)
Striker/Attacking Midfielder (25/28 years old)
(Don’t hold your breath)

Most likely returning to the fold: 


Abdelatif Bahdari
Hajer FC (Saudi Arabia)
Defender
Las Call-up: Challenge Cup (March 2012)


Omar Jarun
Arka Gdynia (Poland, Liga 1)
Defender
Last Call-up: vs. Azerbaijan (February 29, 2012)

Ramzi Saleh
Smouha (Egypt)
Goalkeeper (31 years old)
Last Call-up: Challenge Cup (March 2012)

Mohammed Samara
Arab Contractors (Egypt)
Midfielder (29 years old)
Last Call-up: Challenge Cup (March 2012)

Imad Zatara
Sanat Naft (Iran)
Midfielder (28 years old)
Last Call-up: Pan-Arab Games (December 2011)

Also in the mix: Majed Abusidu (Yarmouk/Kuwait), Mohammed Abu Ateeq (Salam Sour/Lebanon), Mohammad Ghannam (Tripoli/Lebanon) Mustafa Hallaq (Al-Akhaa Al-Ahli/Lebanon), Haitham Khaduj (Tadamon Sour/Lebanon), Ibrahim Swidan (Tripoli/Lebanon)