Egypt U-20 Team (Born 2007) Continues Training Camp Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Egypt's U-20 national team (born in 2007), led by head coach Wael Reyad, continues its daily training sessions for the third consecutive day as part of its preparation camp at the National Teams Center. The camp is part of the team’s roadmap toward the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and it holds special significance as the first official gathering for this new generation.

The coaching staff aims to build a solid base of promising players capable of competing at the highest level in the coming years and representing Egypt strongly in African and international competitions.

Wael Reyad Urges Maximum Focus and Commitment from Players

Head coach Wael Reyad has called on his players to maintain top physical and technical standards throughout the camp. He stressed the importance of complete focus and discipline both on and off the pitch, emphasizing that this phase is crucial in shaping the team’s identity and selecting the players who will remain in the national setup moving forward.

Reyad confirmed that the coaching staff is closely monitoring every player, and that training performance and adherence to tactical instructions will be decisive in shaping the core squad.

Technical Match Scheduled to Conclude Group One’s Camp

The first group of players is scheduled to play an internal training match on Thursday to conclude the current open camp. This will help the coaching staff evaluate each player's tactical understanding and physical readiness.

Players were divided into two groups to ensure better assessment. Group One is currently taking part in the ongoing camp, while Group Two will begin a separate camp from August 9 to 13, offering more players a fair opportunity to prove themselves and fight for a spot on the final roster.

Egyptian FA Intensifies Support for the Senior National Team Under Hossam Hassan

Meanwhile, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is stepping up its efforts to support the senior national team’s preparation plan, led by coach Hossam Hassan, as the Pharaohs gear up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The federation is working on organizing a comprehensive preparation program, including high-level training camps and international friendlies, to enhance player cohesion and readiness before official competitions begin.

Mali Proposes Friendly Match in November, More African Opponents Considered

A senior source within the EFA revealed that Egypt has received a formal offer from Mali to play a friendly match during the November international break, facilitated by a sports marketing agency.

The same source added that other offers are currently under review from several prominent African national teams, including Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria, all of which are part of a broader plan to increase competitive exposure and raise the team's level before major tournaments.

The federation is carefully evaluating these proposals based on their technical value and timing, while also coordinating with local league schedules and club commitments to avoid any conflict with domestic or continental competitions.