Egypt’s 2009-born youth national team, coached by Hussein Abdel Latif, held a training session in Geneva on Thursday afternoon in rainy conditions as they prepare to face Canada in their final match of the Friendship Tournament in Switzerland.
The players completed a light training session after the significant physical effort required during their first-round matches against South Korea, England and Colombia.
Walid Darwish Attends Egypt Youth Team Training
Dr. Walid Darwish, a member of the Egyptian Football Association board, the head of the delegation and the supervisor of the youth team, attended the training session.
Darwish checked on the players’ physical condition and encouraged them to give their maximum effort in the final match in order to secure a positive result.
Egypt Lose to Colombia
Egypt’s 2009-born youth team previously suffered a 2-1 defeat against Colombia in Geneva during the Friendship Tournament.
Egypt opened the scoring through Mohamed Gamal in the 38th minute and maintained their advantage until the end of the first half.
Colombia responded strongly after the break, scoring the equalizer before adding a second goal to complete a 2-1 comeback victory.
Egypt’s Campaign in the Friendship Tournament
Egypt began their campaign in Switzerland with a draw against South Korea before winning the match on penalties.
The Egyptian team then suffered a defeat against England in the second round before losing 2-1 to Colombia, the South American champions, in their third match of the tournament.
When Will Egypt Face Canada?
Egypt’s 2009-born youth national team will conclude their participation in the Friendship Tournament against Canada on Saturday.
The coaching staff will be looking to finish the tournament with a victory after the team’s opening matches against South Korea, England and Colombia.
Who coaches Egypt’s 2009-born youth national team?
Hussein Abdel Latif is the head coach of Egypt’s 2009-born youth national team.
Who will Egypt face next?
Egypt will face Canada in their final match of the Friendship Tournament.
What was the result of Egypt vs Colombia?
Egypt lost 2-1 to Colombia.
Who scored Egypt’s goal against Colombia?
Mohamed Gamal scored Egypt’s goal in the 38th minute.
Where is the Friendship Tournament being held?
The Friendship Tournament is being held in Switzerland, featuring Egypt, South Korea, England, Colombia and Canada.
