Zamalek Star Maroof Yusuf Highlights Importance Of Arsenal Midfielder Elneny To Egypt

Zamalek midfielder Maroof Yusuf has picked Arsenal new star Mohamed Elneny and Roma winger Mohammed Salah as the most important players in the Pharaohs ranks that can cause havoc in the Super Eagles defense.

The 23-year-old has has advised the Super Eagles handlers to pay special attention to Mainz defender Leon Balogun during training before the national team squares off against Egypt in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

“Nigeria have to prepare well for the game against Egypt because they are coming with full force,” Maroof Yusuf told allnigeriasoccer.com.

“And Nigeria have to have a good right-back, I think they have good wingers (Salah, ed).

“Mohamed Elneny is a very good midfielder, he operates everywhere in midfield and he has strengths.”

Maroof Yusuf has spent the last five years of his professional career representing Egyptian Premier League teams; first turning out for El Shorta before sealing a move to Zamalek in the summer of 2014.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel