Egypt's beach soccer team has announced a 14-player squad for their upcoming matches against Angola in the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. The team, led by technical director Ahmed Abdel Razek, has been in a training camp at the National Teams Center in 6th of October City since last Saturday. The camp is part of the team's preparations for the matches against Angola, with the first leg scheduled for October 11 and the second leg set for October 18 in Alexandria.
The Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Senegal, serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Brazil next year. Abdel Razek emphasized that the team is preparing intensively for the matches against Angola, a strong opponent in African beach soccer. He noted that Angola had previously defeated Mauritius in both the home and away matches.
The Egyptian team aims to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations and ultimately qualify for the World Cup. Abdel Razek highlighted the importance of the upcoming matches, stating that the team is focused on achieving a positive result against Angola. The team's training camp has been designed to fine-tune their skills and strategy ahead of the crucial qualifiers.
The 14-player squad announced by Abdel Razek consists of top players from Egypt's beach soccer team. Although the exact names of the players have not been disclosed, it is understood that the team comprises a mix of experienced and skilled athletes. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the Africa Cup of Nations.
The first leg of the qualifier against Angola is set to take place on October 11, with the return match scheduled for October 18 in Alexandria. The Egyptian team will look to capitalize on home advantage in the second leg, hoping to secure a convincing win and advance to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Beach soccer is a rapidly growing sport in Egypt, with the national team having made significant strides in recent years. A successful campaign in the qualifiers would not only boost the team's morale but also contribute to the growth of the sport in the country. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and supporters, who are eager to see Egypt make a strong impression in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The upcoming matches against Angola will be a significant test of Egypt's beach soccer team, but they are determined to make a strong impression. With a well-prepared squad and a focused approach, the team is confident of achieving a positive result and advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Key points
- Egypt's beach soccer team names 14-player squad for Angola qualifiers
- Africa Cup of Nations serves as qualifier for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
- Egypt aims to secure spot in Africa Cup of Nations and qualify for World Cup
