Egypt's national beach soccer team secured a convincing 7-2 victory over Alexandria in a friendly match on Monday, September 21, 2026. The match was part of their preparations for the upcoming African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations qualifiers against Mauritius. The Egyptian team demonstrated their prowess, scoring seven goals through the efforts of Mustafa Shika, Abdelrahman Rihla, Hussam Paulo, Hassan Mohamed, Ismail Bahgat, Abdelrahman Totto, and Mohamed Abdelnaby.

The match was a closely contested affair, with Alexandria taking a two-goal lead in the first half. However, Egypt staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, with Shika and Rihla scoring to level the scores. Hussam Paulo then scored the third goal for Egypt, followed by Hassan Mohamed, who further solidified the team's lead.

Egypt's coach, Ahmed Abdel Razek, utilized the match to experiment with different strategies and formations. He expressed satisfaction with the team's physical and technical performance during the match. Abdel Razek emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Mauritius, which will determine Egypt's qualification for the African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Senegal.

The African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Senegal and serves as a qualification tournament for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Brazil. Egypt's beach soccer team is eager to secure a spot in the World Cup, and their match against Mauritius is seen as a crucial step towards achieving this goal.

The Egyptian team's performance in the friendly match against Alexandria has boosted their confidence ahead of the qualifiers. The team's ability to score seven goals and adapt to different situations during the match has impressed the coaching staff. Egypt's players demonstrated their skills and teamwork, which will be essential in their upcoming match against Mauritius.

The match against Mauritius is expected to be a challenging encounter for Egypt, and the coaching staff is working tirelessly to prepare the team for the encounter. The team's focus is on securing a positive result, which will enhance their chances of qualifying for the African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Egypt's beach soccer team has intensified their training sessions in preparation for the match against Mauritius. The team's players are eager to make a strong impression and secure a spot in the African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations. The match against Mauritius will be a significant test of Egypt's skills and determination.

Key points

  • Egypt's beach soccer team defeated Alexandria 7-2 in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations qualifiers against Mauritius.

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