Trabzonspor midfielder Ayman Abdul-Aziz has been preliminary recalled by Egypt for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. The Turkish club announced that they have received a message from the Egyptian FA, notifying them that the 29-year-old midfielder was selected by the national team. Abdul-Aziz has never represented Egypt under the management of Hassan Shehata, but he has been usually on the Egypt coach's shortlist. If included in the final squad for the Ghana finals, Abdul-Aziz will miss Trabzon's games from January 20th until February 10th.