Abdel Sattar Sabry Welcomes Jihad Ayman and Reda Babker to Egypt U16 Camp ⚽🔥
Abdel Sattar Sabry, head coach of Egypt’s 2010-born national team, welcomed Jihad Ayman and Reda Babker, players of Brazilian club Santos and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven respectively, after the duo joined the national team’s camp at the National Teams Center ahead of the upcoming North African qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The arrival of the two players comes as part of the coaching staff’s efforts to expand its pool of options and benefit from Egyptian talents based abroad, while giving young players the opportunity to join the national teams and have their abilities assessed more closely.
Sabry Holds Meeting With the Two Players
Abdel Sattar Sabry held a meeting with Jihad Ayman and Reda Babker, discussing the challenges and competitions awaiting the team in the coming period. He also wished both players success and expressed his hope that they would provide a strong addition to the squad.
The coaching staff is using the camp to gain a better understanding of the new players’ abilities while also helping them integrate with the rest of the squad as preparations continue for the upcoming competitions.
Jihad Ayman and Reda Babker’s Positions
Jihad Ayman operates as a central striker, giving the coaching staff another option in the attacking line. Reda Babker, meanwhile, can play in more than one position, featuring both in midfield and at left-back.
This versatility gives the coaching staff greater flexibility when dealing with the demands of different matches and allows the players’ abilities to be used according to the opposition and their specific tactical responsibilities.
Egypt Steps Up Search for Overseas Egyptian Talents
The call-up of Jihad Ayman and Reda Babker is part of the work being carried out by the scouting committee at the Egyptian Football Association, which was formed under the supervision of EFA technical director Shawky Gharib.
The committee is focused on monitoring and identifying Egyptian talents with dual nationality, as well as young players developing at clubs and competitions outside Egypt, with the aim of giving them opportunities to represent Egypt’s national teams across different age groups.
Egypt’s 2010-born national team continues its preparations for the upcoming commitments, with a strong focus on identifying talented players both inside and outside the country. The approach is intended to help the coaching staff build a competitive squad for the North African qualifiers while also supporting the players’ development in the years ahead. 🇪🇬🏆
