Abu Rida Thanks Naguib Sawiris and Reveals Egypt Olympic Team’s Plan for 2028
Egyptian Football Association President Hany Abu Rida thanked businessman Naguib Sawiris for his initiative to honor the national team, while revealing the federation’s plans to appoint a national coach for the Olympic team ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 qualifiers.
⚽ Abu Rida Praises Sawiris’ Initiative to Honor Egypt National Team
Engineer Hany Abu Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to businessman Naguib Sawiris after his initiative to honor the Egyptian national team players, as well as the technical and administrative staff, in recognition of their outstanding performances and fighting spirit during their recent participation.
Abu Rida confirmed that this initiative reflects the great support the Egyptian national team receives from national figures and businessmen, emphasizing that such gestures provide additional motivation for the players and coaching staff to continue working hard and achieving more success in the future. 🇪🇬✨
The EFA president highlighted that public and community support plays an important role in the journey of national teams, especially when it comes to the Egyptian national team, which always carries the hopes and dreams of millions of fans.
He also revealed that Ora Group, headed by Mr. Haitham Abdel Azim, will handle the coordination and executive procedures related to the honoring ceremony, ensuring that the event is organized in a way that matches the value of the achievement.
🏆 EFA Moves Toward Appointing National Coach for Olympic Team
In another development, the Egyptian Football Association’s board of directors, headed by Hany Abu Rida, has decided to move forward with appointing an Egyptian head coach to lead the Olympic national team during the upcoming period.
The decision comes as part of the federation’s early preparation plan for the qualifiers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with strong confidence in the abilities of Egyptian coaches to lead national teams and achieve positive results.
EFA officials believe that the success achieved by the senior national team under the leadership of twins Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan has strengthened the idea of giving Egyptian coaches more opportunities in the upcoming stage.
🔥 Olympic Team Coaching Staff to Be Finalized After World Cup 2026
The Egyptian Football Association is expected to finalize the complete coaching staff of the Olympic team after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in preparation for starting the team’s program for upcoming challenges.
The federation aims to prepare the Olympic team as early as possible by creating a clear technical plan that helps the team compete strongly in future qualifiers and achieve qualification goals.
The Olympic team will prepare for the qualifiers of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which represents the main pathway toward reaching the Olympic Games.
📢 Qualifiers Set to Begin in October
Egypt’s Olympic team is scheduled to begin its qualifying campaign in October, as the Pharaohs look to secure a place in the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Egyptian Football Association hopes to build a strong team capable of competing at the highest level, especially since Olympic qualification represents a major goal for Egyptian football due to the opportunity it provides young talents to showcase their abilities on the global stage.
⭐ Historic Achievement at Paris 2024 Olympics
Egypt’s Olympic team achieved a remarkable milestone during its participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, finishing in fourth place under Brazilian coach Rogério Micale.
The achievement is considered one of the best results in the history of Egyptian football’s Olympic appearances, encouraging the federation to continue developing youth teams and maintaining progress in the coming years.
📢 Conclusion
Egyptian football is looking to build on recent successes by supporting national teams, whether through honoring achievements or preparing new generations capable of competing internationally.
Between celebrating the achievements of the senior national team and planning for the Olympic team’s future, the Egyptian Football Association hopes to continue its development journey and achieve more victories that bring joy to Egyptian fans. ⚽🇪🇬
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