The Egyptian national football team, led by coaches Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, held their last training session at the National Teams Center in Cairo's Sixth of October City. The team will train at Cairo International Stadium tomorrow, preparing for their upcoming matches against Angola and South Sudan on September 25 and 29, respectively, in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Hany Abourida visited the team's training session, accompanied by Hani Abourida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association, and other officials. The minister conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to the team, emphasizing the government's interest in Egyptian sports and its ongoing support for national teams, particularly the football team.
Minister Abourida praised the team's recent performance, citing noticeable improvements in their gameplay and team spirit. He expressed his concerns before their World Cup participation but noted that the team achieved a remarkable feat, presenting a respectable image of Egyptian football and instilling hope in the Egyptian people.
The minister highlighted the team's unity, stating that the players' collective spirit is the foundation of their success. He referenced their World Cup match against Argentina, which garnered international attention and praise. Abourida emphasized that Egyptian football holds a special place in the hearts of the Egyptian people, and the team's performance has become an integral part of the nation's morale.
The minister encouraged the team to continue their winning streak, assuring them that the entire nation is behind them. He expressed confidence in the team's abilities, the technical staff, and the Egyptian Football Association, wishing them success in their upcoming matches.
Team captain Mohamed Salah, who plays for Trabzonspor in Turkey, thanked the Egyptian government and the football association for their support. He noted that the team has made significant progress under the guidance of coaches Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, achieving successes that have delighted the Egyptian people.
The team is set to train at Cairo International Stadium tomorrow at 8 pm, preparing for their match against Angola. The team's performance in the upcoming qualifiers will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- The Egyptian national football team's recent performance has shown noticeable improvements in gameplay and team spirit.
- Minister Abourida expressed confidence in the team's abilities and the technical staff, wishing them success in their upcoming matches.
- The team's captain, Mohamed Salah, thanked the government and the football association for their support, emphasizing the team's progress under the current coaches.
