The Egyptian national team, under the leadership of coaches Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, conducted their final training session at the National Teams Center in Cairo's October 6th city on September 23, 2026. The session was attended by Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Joher Nabil. The team is preparing for their upcoming matches against Angola and South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled for September 25 and 29, 2026, respectively.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Joher Nabil, expressed his admiration for the team's recent performance, citing noticeable improvements in their gameplay and team spirit. He emphasized the Egyptian government's continued support for national teams, particularly the football team. Nabil conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, highlighting the government's interest in Egyptian sports.
During his visit, Minister Nabil engaged in discussions with the team's technical staff, led by Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan. He praised the team's achievements, especially their performance in the World Cup, where they impressed the global football community with their match against Argentina. Nabil encouraged the team to build on their successes and continue to make the Egyptian people proud.
The team's captain, Mohamed Salah, extended his gratitude to the Egyptian government and the Egyptian Football Association for their unwavering support. He reflected on the team's journey over the past three years under the guidance of coaches Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, highlighting their accomplishments and the joy they have brought to the Egyptian fans.
As the team prepares for their upcoming matches, they are set to train at Cairo International Stadium on September 24, 2026, in anticipation of their encounter with Angola. The team's coaching staff and players are focused on achieving positive results in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and continuing to make Egypt proud.
Key officials present during the training session included Hani Abourida, president of the Egyptian Football Association, Khaled El-Derndeli, vice-president of the association, and Mohamed Abou Hossin, a member of the association's board. The session concluded with a sense of optimism and determination among the team and their supporters.
The Egyptian national team's upcoming matches against Angola and South Sudan will be crucial in their quest for qualification to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. With a strong team dynamic and government support, the team is poised to make a significant impact in the qualifiers and beyond.
Key points
- The Egyptian national team is set to face Angola and South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on September 25 and 29, 2026, respectively.
- Minister of Youth and Sports, Joher Nabil, expressed his admiration for the team's recent performance and emphasized the government's continued support for national teams.
- The team's captain, Mohamed Salah, extended his gratitude to the Egyptian government and the Egyptian Football Association for their unwavering support.
