Egypt Women’s U18 Basketball Team Ready for AfroBasket Qualifiers as Tarek Khairy Announces Squad
Egypt’s Women’s U18 basketball team is preparing for the African Zone Five AfroBasket qualifiers after head coach Tarek Khairy announced the final squad, with strong ambitions to secure qualification and represent Egyptian basketball on the continental stage.
🏀 Strong Preparations Ahead of the AfroBasket Challenge
Egypt’s Women’s Under-18 basketball team has entered a crucial stage of preparation ahead of the African Zone Five qualifiers for the AfroBasket tournament, as head coach Tarek Khairy announced the final squad selected to compete in the upcoming event at Cairo International Stadium’s Hall No. 2.
The qualifiers are being held with the participation of several promising African teams, while the Egyptian Basketball Federation continues to provide full support to the national team in order to achieve its main objective: securing qualification for the continental finals scheduled to take place in August in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. 🏆✨
The Egyptian team hopes to benefit from playing on home soil and in front of its supporters by delivering strong performances throughout the tournament, especially since the competition represents an important opportunity for young players to gain experience and face different basketball styles across Africa.
📢 Tarek Khairy Reveals Egypt’s Squad
Egypt Women’s U18 head coach Tarek Khairy revealed the final list of players selected to participate in the qualifiers after closely monitoring performances and choosing the most prepared players capable of representing the national team.
The squad includes:
⭐ Malak El Hamaly
⭐ Yasmin El Gamal
⭐ Hana El Baz
⭐ Malak El Azab
⭐ Mariam Hazem
⭐ Laila Hossam
⭐ Sedra Haitham
⭐ Judy Walid
⭐ Hania Nasser
⭐ Judy Nizar
⭐ Sedra Shalaby
⭐ Fatma Mohamed
The squad features a group of promising talents looking to prove themselves at the African level, as this age category represents a key stage in building a new generation capable of supporting Egypt’s senior national team in the future.
🔥 Technical Staff Aiming to Build a New Generation
Egypt’s Women’s U18 national team technical staff includes several experienced figures working to improve the players’ abilities and maximize their performance during the tournament.
The staff consists of:
🏀 Tarek Khairy: Head Coach
🏀 Mostafa Fekry: Assistant Coach
🏀 Reem Moussa: Coach
🏀 Ali Ebbary: Performance Analyst
🏀 Fatma Mahmoud: Team Doctor
🏀 Doaa Labib: Administrative Director
The coaching staff is focusing on improving technical skills, physical preparation, and mental strength, as African competitions require strong character and the ability to handle decisive moments.
🏆 Opening Match Against Kenya
Egypt will begin its campaign in the qualifiers against Kenya, in a challenging match where the young Pharaohs aim for a perfect start that can provide a strong boost throughout the competition.
The match represents an important test for Egypt, especially with the rapid development of women’s basketball across Africa and the increasing competitiveness among national teams.
The technical staff understands the importance of securing the opening victory as a key step toward competing for the top position and earning qualification for the continental finals. 🏀🔥
🌍 African Teams Competing in the Qualifiers
The Women’s competition features four teams: Egypt as the host nation, alongside Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
The tournament reflects the growing attention toward youth basketball development across Africa, especially in age categories that represent the future of the sport.
All participating teams are aiming to reach the U18 AfroBasket finals, one of the continent’s most important competitions for discovering and developing future basketball stars.
✨ Qualification Dream and Continental Ambitions
Qualifying for the AfroBasket finals remains Egypt’s main target, as the team seeks to achieve a new milestone for Egyptian basketball.
Youth national teams have received increasing attention recently as part of a long-term strategy to create a strong foundation of players capable of competing internationally.
The tournament also provides players with a valuable opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain experience that will benefit their future careers.
🏀 A Promising Future for Egyptian Basketball
Egypt’s participation in the AfroBasket qualifiers is part of a broader plan aimed at developing the sport and producing more talented players capable of reaching the highest levels.
Egyptian fans hope the young players will continue delivering strong performances and positive results throughout the competition, especially with a talented squad full of ambition and determination.
Ultimately, these qualifiers represent an important step in preparing a new generation of Egyptian basketball stars, supported by great hopes of achieving success on the African stage. 🇪🇬🏆
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