Abou Rida Meets Sports Minister to Discuss Support for Egyptian Football Development
Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, met with Engineer Hany Abou Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, to discuss programs for developing football in Egypt, including talent discovery and support for players, coaches, and referees.
🏛️ Leadership Meeting to Advance Egyptian Football
Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, held a comprehensive meeting today with Engineer Hany Abou Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, at the association’s headquarters to explore ways to support and develop football in Egypt across players, coaching staff, and administrative teams.
The meeting was attended by Mostafa Abou Zahra, board member of the association, Alaa Nabil, the technical director, and Mohsen Saleh and Helmy Tolba, members of the technical committee, to discuss the association’s plans and programs for nurturing talent and enhancing technical expertise.
⚽ Abou Rida Praises Ministry’s Support
Engineer Hany Abou Rida welcomed Minister Sobhi and attendees, emphasizing the strong support the association has received from the ministry in recent periods and highlighting the importance of joint coordination to advance Egyptian football technically and administratively.
💬 Ashraf Sobhi: Football Is a National Priority
Minister Sobhi expressed his appreciation for the Egyptian Football Association’s efforts, noting that football holds a special place among the ministry’s priorities. He confirmed that logistical and technical support will continue, with collaboration on projects such as the Youth Centers League and the Schools League to identify talent from an early age.
📋 Discussion on Technical Development Plans and Staff Selection
The meeting reviewed the association’s technical development plans and the procedures for selecting national team coaching staff based on clear and precise criteria.
🎯 Alaa Nabil and Helmy Tolba Outline Development Initiatives
Alaa Nabil highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance technical capacities through numerous training courses and licenses at various levels, alongside talent scouting projects and football academies.
Helmy Tolba presented the standards and criteria set by the technical committee for appointing coaching staff, in addition to programs currently being prepared to develop Egyptian football at all levels, ensuring a strong foundation for the future.
✨ The meeting reflects a new direction toward professionalism and unified efforts to elevate Egyptian football, aiming to restore its continental and international prominence. ⚽
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