Egypt's Under-20 national team is set to face Tunisia in the upcoming African qualifiers, following a strong start to the campaign with a 2-0 win over Libya in the opening match. According to Zaghloul Sayyam, the team's media coordinator, the Pharaohs demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity, including a red card in the 15th minute. Sayyam expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their ability to secure a crucial win despite the challenges.
The team's coach, Wail Riyad, echoed Sayyam's sentiments, emphasizing the difficulties of the first match in the tournament. Riyad attributed the team's success to the players' fighting spirit and performance, which earned them three vital points. He also noted that the team could have scored more goals if not for the physical fatigue caused by the numerical disadvantage.
The Egyptian team has been preparing for the qualifiers with a series of friendly matches, playing 10 games in the past year, with six wins, three draws, and one loss. Riyad expressed pride in the team's progress, considering the short period of time they have been together. The team's objective is to secure a win against Tunisia and seal their qualification for the African Youth Championship in Ghana.
Sayyam highlighted the strength of the qualifiers, citing the participation of Algeria and Morocco as contributing factors. He emphasized that the team has prepared well for the competition, with a focus on achieving a strong result against Tunisia. The Egyptian team will be monitoring two matches in the current round, according to Sayyam.
The team's media coordinator also revealed that the technical staff is focused on achieving a positive outcome in the upcoming match against Tunisia. A win would enable the team to continue their campaign with momentum and confidence. The Egyptian team's performance has been encouraging, with a solid display in the opening match.
Coach Wail Riyad emphasized the team's ambition to go further in the competition, stating that they aim to qualify for the African Youth Championship and then target the title. The team's recent victory over Libya has boosted their morale, and they are eager to build on this success.
The match against Tunisia is expected to be a challenging encounter, but the Egyptian team is determined to secure a win and take a significant step towards qualification. With a strong team spirit and solid preparation, the Pharaohs are confident of achieving their objectives in the competition.
Key points
- Egypt's U20 team secured a 2-0 win over Libya in the opening match of the African qualifiers.
- The team has played 10 friendly matches in the past year, with six wins, three draws, and one loss.
- Egypt's U20 team will face Tunisia in the upcoming match, with a win potentially securing their qualification for the African Youth Championship.
