Egypt's U-17 team, consisting of players born in 2009, will participate in the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland from September 24 to October 3. The team, led by coach Hussein Abdel Latif, will play four matches against Colombia, England, and South Korea, as well as a final match against either Brazil or Spain. The team's preparation is crucial as they aim to make a strong impression in the tournament.
The team's roster comprises mostly players from local Egyptian clubs, including Adil Ala from Ghazl El-Mahalla and Ahmed Bashir from Ceramica. Two players, Amir Hassan and Yahia Tarek, have dual citizenship, with Hassan holding Dutch citizenship and Tarek playing for Al-Qadsiyah in Saudi Arabia. Coach Abdel Latif expressed satisfaction with the team's preparation, highlighting the players' potential to represent Egypt's football future.
Abdel Latif emphasized that the team faces a busy schedule, with matches against top international teams. After the tournament in Switzerland, the team will participate in the Gulf Cup in Qatar, which begins on October 14. Egypt will face Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Yemen in the group stage. The team's performance in these tournaments will be crucial in their preparation for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
The U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar, with Egypt competing in a group that includes Greece, Qatar, and Panama. Coach Abdel Latif expressed his gratitude for the support the team has received, which he believes will motivate the players to perform well. He appealed to Egyptian fans to continue supporting the team, as they represent the future of Egyptian football.
The team's coach highlighted the importance of the tournament in Switzerland, which will provide valuable experience for the players. Abdel Latif also emphasized that the team's goal is to make a strong impression and achieve positive results. The team's performance will be closely watched by Egyptian fans, who are eager to see the team's potential.
Egypt's U-17 team has been preparing intensively for the tournament, with a focus on developing the players' skills and teamwork. The team's roster includes 23 players, with a mix of defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The team's goalkeepers are Malek Amr, Mohamed Obeid, Asser Abdo, and Abdel Aziz Mahmoud.
The team's participation in the International Friendship Tournament is a significant step in their preparation for the U-17 World Cup. Coach Abdel Latif's message to the fans emphasizes the importance of their support, which will motivate the players to perform well. The team's success in the tournament will be a boost to Egyptian football, which is eager to produce a new generation of talented players.
Key points
- Egypt's U-17 team will participate in the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland from September 24 to October 3.
- The team will face Colombia, England, and South Korea, as well as a final match against either Brazil or Spain.
- The team's performance in the tournament will be crucial in their preparation for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
