Abo Rida Reviews National Team Coaches’ Preparations in Joint Technical Workshop
Abo Rida inspects national team coaches workshop with UAE delegation at the National Teams Center in 6th of October City.
EFA President Visits National Team Coaches Workshop
Eng. Hany Abo Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), paid a visit to the national team coaches’ workshop, which was held over two days at the National Teams Center in 6th of October City, with active participation from the delegation of the UAE Football Association.
Official Welcome to the UAE Delegation
During his tour, Abo Rida warmly welcomed the members of the UAE delegation, expressing his appreciation for the strong and distinguished relationship between the two federations. He emphasized that this collaboration serves as a successful model for Arab sports integration.
Enhancing Knowledge Exchange and Technical Development
The workshop, which began on Saturday and concluded today, aimed at developing the technical staff of the national teams by facilitating the exchange of expertise between Egyptian and Emirati coaches. The agenda included theoretical lectures and practical sessions focused on modern football training methodologies, as well as discussions on technical and physical preparation plans for national teams.
A Step Toward Strategic Football Development Partnership
This workshop represents an extension of the ongoing cooperation between the Egyptian and UAE Football Federations, within a broader vision to elevate football standards in the Arab region. This is achieved through investing in human capital and implementing joint technical programs. The workshop is part of a series of future initiatives the two federations plan to launch to enhance both the technical and administrative aspects of national team operations across all age groups.
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