Locals dominate Bahrain squad for Asian Cup

Seven players apiece from reigning Bahraini Premier League champions Al-Riffa and Muharraq are featured in the side that is set to compete at the Asian Cup in Australia, starting on January 9.

Eid - who replaced Adnan Hamed following the Gulf Cup in November - has only included three players based outside of Bahrain - Mohamed Hasan, Faouzi Aaish and Jaycee John Okwunwanne.

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