🏀 Egypt U18 Boys and Girls Teams Continue AfroBasket Qualification Journey
Basketball fans in Egypt are preparing for two important semi-final matches at Hall 2 of Cairo Stadium, where Egypt’s U18 boys and girls national teams will compete in the semi-finals of the Zone 5 qualifiers for the AfroBasket U18 tournaments, aiming to continue their strong performances and secure qualification for the continental competition. 🏆🔥
Egypt is hosting the qualifiers from July 22 until July 29, with several teams from the Zone 5 region participating. The Egyptian teams are looking to benefit from home advantage and achieve positive results that highlight the progress of Egyptian youth basketball.
📢 Egypt Women’s U18 Team Faces Tanzania in Strong Semi-Final
Egypt’s women’s U18 team will face Tanzania in an important semi-final clash, with the game scheduled for 3:30 PM Cairo time.
The Egyptian team enters the match aiming to deliver a strong performance and reach the final, especially after a preparation period focused on improving physical and technical levels while developing team chemistry. ⭐
The women’s competition includes Egypt as hosts, along with Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, making every match a strong test before the upcoming continental challenges.
🔥 Egypt Men’s U18 Team Meets South Sudan
In the men’s competition, Egypt will face South Sudan in a highly anticipated semi-final match scheduled for 6:00 PM Cairo time.
The Egyptian team hopes to continue its successful campaign and reach the final, especially with a talented group of players who represent the future of Egyptian basketball.
The men’s tournament features six teams: Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, providing players with valuable international experience. 🏀✨
⭐ Egypt U18 Boys Squad in the Tournament
Head coach Rafik Youssef selected a squad featuring several promising talents:
Ramy Magdy, Bijad Mostafa, Mostafa Tamer, Zain El-Din Ahmed, Omar Ehab, Mohamed Diab, Bilal Sohaib, Seif Hamad, Asaad Qaidar, Hussein Youssef, Mohamed Ghandoor, and Ahmed Osama.
The coaching staff includes:
🔹 Rafik Youssef – Head Coach
🔹 Islam Kilany – Assistant Coach
🔹 Sayed Saber – Coach
🔹 Maged Abbas – Performance Analyst
🔹 Mohamed Massad – Recovery Specialist
🔹 Mostafa Mohsen – Team Administrator
🏆 Egypt Women’s U18 Squad and Technical Staff
Egypt’s women’s U18 team, led by head coach Tarek Khairy, relies on a group of talented young players during the tournament.
The squad includes:
Malak El-Hamly, Yasmine El-Gamal, Hana El-Baz, Malak El-Azab, Mariam Hazem, Laila Hossam, Sedra Haitham, Judy Walid, Hania Nasser, Judy Nizar, Sedra Shalaby, and Fatma Mohamed.
The technical staff consists of:
🔹 Tarek Khairy – Head Coach
🔹 Mostafa Fekry – Assistant Coach
🔹 Reem Moussa – Coach
🔹 Ali Abary – Performance Analyst
🔹 Fatma Mahmoud – Team Doctor
🔹 Doaa Labib – Administrative Director
🇪🇬 Egypt’s Ambition to Secure Continental Qualification
The Zone 5 qualifiers represent an important step for youth national teams, as the Egyptian Basketball Federation aims to develop new generations capable of competing in African and international tournaments in the coming years.
Both Egyptian teams have a strong opportunity to achieve positive results with the support of home fans and the advantage of playing on Egyptian soil, giving players extra motivation to perform at their best.
Egyptian supporters are waiting to see the young Pharaohs compete in the semi-finals, hoping they continue their winning journey and raise the flag of Egyptian basketball on the continental stage. 🏀🇪🇬
