🔥 Egypt’s Second Handball Team Enters Final Preparation Stage Before Mediterranean Games
Egypt’s second national handball team has started the final countdown toward the 2026 Mediterranean Games, entering the last phase of its preparation program before participating in the tournament scheduled to take place in Taranto, Italy, from August 21 until September 3. 🤾♂️🏆
Head coach Fernando Barbeito is working on the final details of the preparation plan, aiming to improve the players’ physical and technical readiness, especially as the tournament represents an important opportunity for young talents to prove themselves internationally.
✈️ Team Travels to Macedonia for Closed Training Camp
The Egyptian team delegation is scheduled to travel to Macedonia on August 13, where the squad will hold a closed training camp as part of the final preparations before heading to Italy.
The camp includes a friendly match against the Macedonian national team, providing the technical staff with a strong test to evaluate the players’ level and readiness before the official competition.
The coaching staff focuses on improving team chemistry, tactical performance, and concentration ahead of the tournament. 🔥
📝 Egypt Squad List for the Tournament
Coach Fernando Barbeito announced the preliminary squad consisting of 18 players:
🧤 Goalkeepers:
⭐ Abdelrahman Hamid – Al Ahly
⭐ Youssef Nagy – Zamalek
⭐ Mostafa Disha – Al Ahly
💪 Line Players:
⭐ Yasser Seif – Al Ahly
⭐ Bijad Marwan – Zamalek
⭐ Tigyan – El Geish
🎯 Playmakers:
⭐ Ziad Hachad – Zamalek
⭐ Fox – Al Ahly
⚡ Right Wing:
⭐ Omar Castillo – Al Ahly
⭐ Mohamed Emad “Oka” – Al Ahly
⭐ Omar Hemein – El Shams
🚀 Left Wing:
⭐ Dody – Zamalek
⭐ Bilal Ibrahim Massoud – Zamalek
🏹 Left Back:
⭐ Nabil Sherif – Al Ahly
⭐ Hesham Salah – Zamalek
⭐ Mohamed Salah – Al Ahly
🔥 Right Back:
⭐ Mohsen Ramadan – Al Ahly
⭐ Gamal Salah – Zamalek
🏆 Tough Group Awaits Egypt in Tournament
The Mediterranean Games draw placed Egypt in a challenging group featuring:
🇮🇹 Italy
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇽🇰 Kosovo
Egypt is expected to face strong opponents from the opening round, with all teams aiming for positive results in the competition.
The Egyptian team hopes to deliver a strong performance reflecting the growth of Egyptian handball, which has become one of the strongest forces internationally in recent years. 🤾♂️✨
🔥 Building a New Generation for Egyptian Handball
Egypt’s second national team started preparations on July 15 under Fernando Barbeito, who also works as assistant coach to Spanish coach Juan Carlos Pastor with the senior national team.
The technical staff aims to provide young players with international experience while preparing new talents who can support the senior team in the future.
The second team represents an important project in Egyptian handball development by creating a generation capable of continuing the success achieved in recent years.
🌟 Big Ambitions Before Italy Trip
Egypt’s second handball team enters the Mediterranean Games with major ambitions, hoping to use the tournament to prove its abilities and achieve positive results against strong opponents.
The coaching staff relies on a combination of youth and experience while focusing on tactical discipline and the fighting spirit that has always characterized Egyptian handball.
🔥 Can Egypt’s second handball team compete strongly and win a medal at the Mediterranean Games? Share your expectations.
