Egypt U-18 Launches Open Camp to Scout Future Stars
Egypt U-18 team launches open camp to select core squad.
Egypt U-18 National Team Kicks Off Open Training Camp Ahead of International Commitments
Camp Launch and Player Preparation
Egypt’s U-18 national football team (born in 2007), led by head coach Wael Reyad, will begin its open training camp this Saturday, running until August 14. The camp serves as a crucial step in evaluating the technical and physical readiness of a wide pool of players before finalizing the core squad for upcoming competitions.
Two Phases to Evaluate All Talents
The training camp is divided into two phases:
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Phase One: August 3 to 7
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Phase Two: August 9 to 14
Both phases are designed to test a large number of promising players closely monitored throughout the season, ensuring fair evaluation and opportunity for all standout talents across Egypt.
Technical Meeting for Planning
Wael Reyad held an extended coordination meeting with his coaching staff at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in the National Teams Center. The session focused on training schedules, player evaluation protocols, and preparations for the next stage of team development.
Nationwide Scouting Efforts
The coaching staff confirmed they thoroughly tracked youth competitions across the country, taking detailed notes on standout performances. This reflects the FA’s commitment to building a strong, future-ready national team based on merit and performance.
Initial Squad and Technical Staff
The technical team has selected 34 players for the first phase of the camp. The second list will be announced later based on initial assessments.
The full technical and administrative staff includes:
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Sherif Abdel Fadil – Assistant Coach
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Mahmoud Harb – Team Manager
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Ahmed Raouf – Assistant Coach
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Ibrahim Abdel-Gawad – Goalkeeping Coach
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Qassem Qadry – Fitness Coach
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Ahmed Mostafa – Performance Analyst
A Step Toward the Future
This training camp marks a vital step in the long-term plan to develop a new generation of footballers capable of representing Egypt proudly on the international stage. The Egyptian FA continues to invest in scientific methods and thorough scouting to build solid national teams across all age groups.
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