Egypt's under-17 national team, led by coach Hussein Abdel Latif, completed their training in Geneva on September 29, 2026, in preparation for their match against Colombia. The team, born in 2009, is set to face Colombia in their third match of the International Friendship Cup, hosted by Switzerland from September 24 to October 3, 2026. Abdel Latif emphasized the importance of focus and maintaining emotional stability during the match.
The team's training session included a focus on penalty shootouts, in case the match goes to penalties. The team's goalkeepers, Malek Amr, Mohamed Obeid, and Abdelaziz Mahmoud, trained under the supervision of goalkeeper coach Amr Abdel Salam. The team's players and staff also celebrated the birthday of Karim Ayman, assistant coach, with a guard of honor before the start of training.
Dr. Walid Darwish, a member of the Egyptian Football Association's board of directors and head of the team's mission, stated that the match against Colombia will be strong and useful. He noted that the Colombian team is known for their speed and attacking style, as part of Egypt's preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The match against Colombia will take place on September 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Cairo time and 11:00 AM Swiss time. The team's previous matches in the Friendship Cup were against England and South Korea. The tournament serves as a preparatory competition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Egyptian team has been preparing for the tournament with a series of training sessions and friendly matches. The team's coach, Hussein Abdel Latif, has expressed his satisfaction with the team's progress and performance so far. The team's players have shown a high level of determination and commitment to achieve a good result in the tournament.
The International Friendship Cup is an important competition for the Egyptian under-17 team, as it provides an opportunity for the team to gain experience and exposure against top-level opponents. The team's performance in the tournament will be closely monitored by fans and officials, as they look to build on their progress and achieve success in future competitions.
The Egyptian Football Association has been working hard to develop the country's football infrastructure and improve the performance of its national teams. The association's efforts have been focused on providing the necessary support and resources for the teams to succeed, both on and off the field.
Key points
- Egypt's U-17 team to face Colombia in the Friendship Cup on September 30, 2026.
- The team's coach, Hussein Abdel Latif, emphasizes the importance of focus and emotional stability during the match.
- The match serves as a preparatory competition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
