Egypt's 2007 youth team, led by coach Wail Riyad, conducted a walking tour in Ismailia on September 27, 2026, as part of their preparation for the upcoming match against Tunisia. The team is set to face Tunisia on September 30, 2026, at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in the North Africa qualifiers for the African Youth Championship. The walking tour aimed to help the players relax and prepare mentally for the crucial match.
The match against Tunisia is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM local time on September 30, and will be broadcast live on On Sports network. Egypt's youth team is seeking to build on their momentum after defeating Libya 2-0 in their opening match of the qualifiers. The team won the match with goals from Mohamed Awad and Mohamed Hamad, with Awad scoring from a free kick and Hamad heading in a cross from Omar Al-Zab.
Egypt's coach Wail Riyad expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the opening match, despite being reduced to 10 players for most of the game. The team's captain was shown a red card in the 16th minute for a second yellow card offense, but the team managed to hold on for the win. The victory put Egypt at the top of the group, with three points from the first match.
The North Africa qualifiers for the African Youth Championship feature several top teams from the region, including Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya. The teams are competing for a spot in the final tournament, which will be held in Ghana in February 2027. Egypt's youth team is seeking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers and secure a spot in the final tournament.
The walking tour in Ismailia was part of Egypt's team's efforts to prepare physically and mentally for the match against Tunisia. The team has been training hard in the lead-up to the match, and coach Wail Riyad is confident that they have what it takes to secure a win. The team's players are said to be in high spirits, and are looking forward to the challenge of facing Tunisia.
Egypt's match against Tunisia is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams seeking to secure a win and take a step closer to qualifying for the African Youth Championship. The two teams have a long history of competition, and the match is expected to be an exciting and intense encounter. The winner of the match will take a significant step towards qualifying for the final tournament.
The African Youth Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments for young footballers in Africa, and Egypt's youth team is eager to make a strong impression. The team has a talented squad, and coach Wail Riyad is confident that they can achieve a good result in the qualifiers. The team's fans are eagerly anticipating the match against Tunisia, and are hoping that the team will secure a win and take a step closer to qualifying for the final tournament.
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- Egypt's 2007 youth team conducts a walking tour in Ismailia ahead of their match against Tunisia in North Africa qualifiers.
