Egyptian Sports Minister Joher Nabiel attended a training session of the national team ahead of their match against Angola in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. He was received by Hani Abourida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association. Nabiel conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to the players, emphasizing the government's interest in Egyptian sports and its continuous support for national teams, particularly the Egyptian national football team.
Nabiel praised the team's recent performance, citing noticeable improvements in both gameplay and team spirit. He expressed confidence in the team's ability to achieve significant results, saying, "I was worried before your participation in the World Cup, but you achieved a great accomplishment and presented a respectable image for Egyptian football." The minister also highlighted the team's unity, stating that the spirit of the team is the foundation of success.
The minister emphasized the importance of football in Egyptian culture, stating that it is not just a sport but an integral part of the nation's mood. He urged the team to make the Egyptian people happy and achieve results that would please the entire nation. Nabiel also stressed the significance of national spirit and belonging in achieving success, citing the team's recent performances as evidence of their capabilities.
The national team's captain, Mohamed Salah, expressed gratitude to the Egyptian government and the Football Association for their support. He attributed the team's success over the past three years to the guidance of coaches Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan. Salah emphasized the importance of players being proud of themselves and the Egyptian people being proud of them, urging his teammates to strive for excellence.
In a separate move, Minister Nabiel decided to open youth centers across Egypt for free to the deaf and hard of hearing for a week, starting September 24. This initiative coincides with the International Day of Sign Language and aims to promote the integration of people with disabilities into society.
The decision to open youth centers to the deaf and hard of hearing reflects the government's commitment to providing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sports and youth activities. Nabiel emphasized that youth centers belong to everyone and that people with disabilities are an essential part of society, deserving equal opportunities.
The Egyptian national team's match against Angola is scheduled as part of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. With the government's support and the team's determination, Egyptians are hopeful for a positive outcome. The team's recent performances have raised expectations, and fans are eager to see their team succeed.
Key points
- The Egyptian government is providing full support to the national team ahead of their match against Angola in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Minister Joher Nabiel emphasized the team's recent improvements and expressed confidence in their ability to achieve significant results.
- The government also launched an initiative to open youth centers to the deaf and hard of hearing, promoting social integration and equal opportunities.
