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Egypt U17 Call Up Five Zamalek Players Ahead of Gulf Cup

Tue , October 06 2026 / 07:12 PM By: Misr Connect 4 min read
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Zamalek have received an official notification from the Egyptian Football Association confirming the call-up of five players from the club’s 2009 age-group team to Egypt’s U17 national team camp ahead of the Gulf Cup in Qatar.

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Five Zamalek Players Join Egypt’s U17 Camp

The Egyptian Football Association has officially informed Zamalek that five players from the club’s 2009 team have been selected for the Egypt U17 national team camp.

The Zamalek players called up are:

  • Malek Amr – Goalkeeper
  • Ahmed Safwat – Attacking midfielder
  • Adham Mohamed Haseeb – Forward
  • Adam El-Qazzaz – Midfielder
  • Ezzat Mohamed – Left-back

The call-up highlights the continued contribution of Zamalek’s youth academy to Egypt’s national teams, with the five players covering several different positions across the pitch.

🔥 Egypt Camp Begins on October 7

Egypt’s U17 camp is scheduled to begin on October 7 and run until October 14 at the National Teams Center in 6th of October City.

The camp forms part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Gulf Cup, as head coach Hussein Abdel Latif looks to build a competitive squad ahead of the tournament in Qatar.

Abdel Latif has announced a 25-player squad for the camp, with the final list expected to be reduced to 23 players before the team travels to Qatar on October 14.

⭐ Gulf Cup Provides Important Test for Young Players

Egypt’s 2009-born national team is preparing to participate in the Gulf Cup for youth teams in Qatar, scheduled to take place from October 17 until November 5.

The coaching staff will use the preparation period to improve tactical understanding, build team chemistry and assess the players before the tournament begins.

For the five Zamalek youngsters, the camp represents an important opportunity to compete for places and gain international experience with the national team.

📢 Zamalek Continue to Feed Egypt’s National Teams

The selection of five Zamalek players once again highlights the role of the club’s youth sector in supplying Egypt’s national teams with young talent.

The selected players represent different areas of the pitch, giving them an opportunity to compete alongside some of the country’s most promising players of their age group.

They will now look to make a strong impression during the camp and secure their places in the final squad heading to Qatar.

Can Zamalek’s five youngsters earn regular starting roles for Egypt during the Gulf Cup? 🇪🇬🏆

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