Egypt's under-20 national team, coached by Wail Riyad, is set to face Tunisia in the third round of North African qualifiers for the African Youth Championship. The match will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM Cairo time. Egypt's team is seeking to build on their first-round win against Libya, where they secured a 2-0 victory at the Cairo International Stadium.
The match against Tunisia is Egypt's second in the qualifiers, as they had a bye in the second round due to only five teams participating in the North African qualifiers. Egypt's team is currently leading the group with three points, while Tunisia has two points from two draws against Algeria and Morocco.
Tunisia's team has had a mixed start to the qualifiers, with a draw against Algeria in the first round, where they conceded a late equalizer, and another draw against Morocco in the second round. Egypt's coach, Wail Riyad, will be looking to motivate his team to secure a win against Tunisia and take a significant step towards qualifying for the African Youth Championship.
The African Youth Championship, set to take place in Ghana early next year, will feature the top teams from the North African qualifiers. Egypt's team is expected to face stiff competition from other top teams in the region, including Algeria and Morocco. A win against Tunisia would give Egypt a significant advantage in the group and boost their chances of qualifying for the championship.
The match between Egypt and Tunisia will be broadcast live on On Sports network. Egypt's team has been training intensively in preparation for the match, with Riyad focusing on improving the team's defense and attack. The team's star players, including Ahmed and Mohamed, are expected to play key roles in the match.
Egypt's U20 team has a good record in recent matches, with a 2-0 win against Libya in the first round of the qualifiers. The team's defense has been solid, with goalkeeper Mohamed making several crucial saves to secure the win. A similar performance against Tunisia could help Egypt secure a vital win and take a step closer to qualifying for the African Youth Championship.
The winner of the match will take a significant step towards qualifying for the African Youth Championship, while the loser will be left with a tough task to qualify. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Egypt's team will be looking to make the most of their home advantage and secure a win against Tunisia.
Key points
- Egypt's U20 team is seeking to build on their first-round win against Libya and secure a second consecutive win against Tunisia.
- Tunisia has two points from two draws against Algeria and Morocco, while Egypt has three points from a win against Libya.
- The match between Egypt and Tunisia will be broadcast live on On Sports network at 8:00 PM Cairo time on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
