Egyptian football club Al Ahly has announced that four of its players have been called up to the country's Olympic team for an upcoming camp. The players, Mohamed Abdallah, Mohamed Rafeat, Omar Sayed Maawad, and Ahmed Khaled, also known as "Kbaka," will join the team for a series of training sessions and assessments. This move is part of the team's preparations for the future, with the aim of forming a strong squad for upcoming competitions.
The call-up was announced by Al Ahly's director of football, Wail Gomaa. In a statement to the club's media center, Gomaa confirmed that the four players will join the Olympic team for their upcoming camp. This development comes after the Egyptian Football Association announced the appointment of Shawqi Ghareeb as the team's supervisor, pending the appointment of a permanent technical director.
The Olympic team, comprising players born in 2005, is set to begin its preparations for the next phase of competition. The team's first gathering will feature a number of top players, who will undergo a series of tests and assessments to gauge their physical and psychological readiness. The team will also participate in a series of lectures and psychological sessions to prepare them for the challenges ahead.
The team's preparations are focused on the 2023 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which will serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Cairo in November 2027. The team's technical staff aims to have a clear picture of the players' abilities and readiness before the start of official preparations.
Shawqi Ghareeb, the current technical director of the Egyptian Football Association, will oversee the team's gathering during this period. The association is working to finalize the appointment of a permanent technical director for the Olympic team, which is expected to be announced before the team's first official gathering in November.
The Egyptian Football Association's move to prepare the Olympic team early is seen as a strategic step to ensure the team's readiness for the challenges ahead. The team's journey to the Olympics will be a long one, and the association aims to give the team a strong foundation to build on. This includes selecting the right players, assessing their readiness, and preparing them physically and psychologically.
Al Ahly's call-up of four players to the Olympic team is a significant development for the club and the country. The team's performance in upcoming competitions will be closely watched, as Egypt aims to make a strong impression on the African and international stages. The team's progress will be a key indicator of the country's football development and its prospects for success in the years to come.
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- Al Ahly calls up four players to Egypt's Olympic team for upcoming camp.
