Egypt's Olympic football team has called up three players from Zamalek, one of the country's top football clubs, as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Ahmed Khudri, Seif El-Din Ossama, and Mohamed Ibrahim joined the team's training camp on September 27, 2026. The team will train at the Egyptian Football Association's center in the 6th of October City until September 30.
The call-up is part of the team's preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, which serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympics. The team's coach is expected to finalize the squad that will represent Egypt in the tournament. Meanwhile, Mohamed El-Sayed, another Zamalek player, did not join the team due to an injury and is undergoing a rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club's medical staff.
Zamalek's first team is set to face ZD on October 7, 2026, in a match in the Egyptian Capital Cup. The team has been preparing for the match with a series of friendly games, including a 4-3 win over Modern Sport on September 27, 2026. The match was played at the Cairo International Stadium, and goals were scored by Nasser Mansy (two goals), Omar Gaber, and Ahmed Sharif.
In the friendly match against Modern Sport, Modern Sport's goals were scored by Mahmoud Mamdouh, Karim Yahya, and Ali Zaazou. The win is expected to boost Zamalek's morale ahead of their Capital Cup match against ZD. The team's performance in the cup will be crucial in determining their chances of winning the title.
The Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament for the 2028 Olympics is a significant event for Egypt's Olympic football team. The team's performance in the tournament will determine their qualification for the Olympics. The team's coach and players will be under pressure to deliver a good result and qualify for the Olympics.
Egypt's Olympic football team has a rich history, having won several titles in the past. The team's current crop of players will be looking to make their mark and help the team qualify for the Olympics. With the support of their fans and the guidance of their coach, the team is expected to perform well in the tournament.
The team's training camp in the 6th of October City is part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations. The team will continue their training until September 30, 2026, before heading to the tournament. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the team's performance in the tournament and are confident that the team will deliver a good result.
Key points
- Three Zamalek players, Ahmed Khudri, Seif El-Din Ossama, and Mohamed Ibrahim, have been called up to Egypt's Olympic football team.