The Egyptian youth football team, led by coach Wail Riyad, is set to begin their journey in the North Africa qualifiers for the Under-20 African Cup of Nations against Libya. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Cairo Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia. This is the first match for the Egyptian team in the qualifiers, and they will be looking to make a strong start.
The Egyptian team, comprising players born in 2007, has been preparing for the qualifiers, and the coach has announced the squad for the tournament. The team includes players such as Iyad Tamer, Omar Abdel Aziz, Youssef Al-Bashir, and others. The team's schedule for the qualifiers is as follows: September 24 against Libya, September 30 against Tunisia, October 3 against Morocco, and October 6 against Algeria.
The North Africa qualifiers will be held in Egypt from September 21 to October 6, 2026, in Ismailia. The tournament will feature teams from the region competing for a spot in the Under-20 African Cup of Nations. Egypt is hosting the qualifiers, and the team will be looking to make a strong impression in front of their home fans.
The match between Egypt and Libya will be broadcast live on the "On Sport" free-to-air channel. The channel will provide coverage of the match, and fans will be able to watch the game from the comfort of their homes. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the match and are confident that the team will perform well.
The Egyptian team's coach, Wail Riyad, has expressed his confidence in the team's abilities and has stated that they will do their best to qualify for the African Cup of Nations. The team's players have been training hard, and the coach believes that they have a good chance of advancing to the next round.
The stadium where the match will be held, the Cairo Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, has been prepared to host the match. The stadium has undergone renovations and is ready to host the teams. The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and successful match.
The Egyptian team's matches in the qualifiers are as follows: September 24 against Libya, September 30 against Tunisia, October 3 against Morocco, and October 6 against Algeria. The team's performance in these matches will determine their fate in the qualifiers. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the matches and are confident that the team will perform well.
Key points
- Egypt's under-20 team to play Libya on September 24 in North Africa qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations.
- The match will be broadcast live on the "On Sport" free-to-air channel.
- Egypt is hosting the North Africa qualifiers from September 21 to October 6, 2026, in Ismailia.
