The Egyptian youth football team, consisting of players born in 2007, is currently preparing for the North African qualifiers under the supervision of Wail Riyad. The team's preparation is taking place at the Egyptian Football Association's camp in Ismailia. Hamada El-Sharbini, a member of the Egyptian Football Association, recently met with the team to boost their morale and express his support. El-Sharbini conveyed the greetings and support of the association's board of directors, led by Hani Abou Reida.

El-Sharbini emphasized that the association's board of directors has full confidence in the team's ability to secure a spot in the African Youth Championship and the World Cup. He also stressed that the Egyptian fans will be a strong supporter of the team during the qualifiers. El-Sharbini urged the players to fulfill the aspirations of Egyptian football fans and highlighted that many of the players have previous experience in national teams and have participated in major tournaments.

Wail Riyad, the team's coach, expressed his gratitude for the support and confidence shown by the Egyptian Football Association. He revealed that the team has played 10 friendly international matches as part of their preparation for the qualifiers. Riyad emphasized that the team will make every effort to achieve their goals and make the Egyptian fans proud.

The Egyptian youth team is set to face Libya in their first match of the North African qualifiers on Thursday. The qualifiers will determine the teams that will participate in the African Youth Championship. The Egyptian team is considered one of the favorites to advance to the next stage, given their preparation and the support of the Egyptian Football Association.

The North African qualifiers are a crucial step for the Egyptian youth team in their quest to participate in the African Youth Championship and the World Cup. The team's performance in the qualifiers will be closely watched by Egyptian fans, who are eager to see their team succeed. The team's coach, Wail Riyad, is confident that his team has the skills and determination to achieve their goals.

The Egyptian Football Association has provided the team with all the necessary support to ensure their success in the qualifiers. The association's board of directors, led by Hani Abou Reida, has expressed its confidence in the team's abilities and has provided them with the necessary resources to prepare for the tournament.

The Egyptian youth team's participation in the North African qualifiers is a significant step in their development as football players. The team's performance in the tournament will provide valuable experience for the players and will help them to improve their skills. The team's success in the qualifiers will also be a boost to Egyptian football, which has a rich history and a passionate fan base.

Key points

  • The Egyptian youth team is preparing for the North African qualifiers under the supervision of Wail Riyad.
  • Hamada El-Sharbini expressed confidence in the team's abilities and urged them to fulfill the aspirations of Egyptian football fans.
  • The team will face Libya in their first match of the North African qualifiers on Thursday.

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