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Tarek El Saeed Calls on Egyptian Fans to Support Youth Teams Before AfroBasket Qualification Decisive Stage

Mon , July 27 2026 / 11:28 PM By: Misr Connect 6 min read
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Tarek El Saeed, Vice President of the Egyptian Basketball Federation, called on Egyptian fans to support the U18 men’s and women’s national teams during the AfroBasket qualifiers, stressing that crowd support plays an important role in achieving success.

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Tarek El Saeed Highlights Importance of Fan Support for Egypt Basketball Teams 🇪🇬🏀

Tarek El Saeed, Vice President of the Egyptian Basketball Federation and Director of the AfroBasket U18 qualifiers for men and women, sent a message to Egyptian basketball fans, urging them to attend and support Egypt’s national teams during the tournament held at Cairo International Stadium.

El Saeed confirmed that the national teams continue to deliver impressive performances throughout the qualifiers, explaining that the level shown by Egypt’s players reflects the major development of Egyptian basketball in recent years.

He added that the current competition includes different levels among participating teams, while several matches have witnessed strong challenges and close results, reflected in the narrow point differences. 🔥🏀


Fans Are a Key Factor in Egypt’s Success 📢✨

The Vice President of the Basketball Federation emphasized the importance of fan attendance during the upcoming matches, confirming that supporters provide players with great motivation and help them deliver their best performances on the court.

El Saeed stated that Cairo International Stadium welcomes Egyptian fans, calling on supporters to attend in large numbers and stand behind both youth national teams during their qualification journey.

He explained that players feel the value of support when fans are present, especially in international competitions that require high concentration and strong determination to achieve positive results. 🏆🔥


Great Praise for Tournament Organization in Cairo 🌍⭐

Tarek El Saeed also discussed the positive reactions received by the Egyptian Basketball Federation from participating delegations, confirming that the excellent organization and hospitality were highly praised.

He explained that the organizing committee continues working to provide the best possible environment for all teams through constant communication and solving any challenges they may face during the tournament.

He added that successful organization represents an important part of the tournament’s success, especially as Egypt has gained major experience in hosting continental and international sporting events. ✨🏀


Egypt Women’s Youth Team Shows Strength Despite Challenges 💪🔥

The tournament director revealed that Egypt’s women’s youth team reached the semi-finals despite several challenges before and during the competition.

He explained that the team only started its preparation camp a few days before the tournament, in addition to suffering three player injuries, including two during the qualifiers.

Despite these difficulties, the players delivered strong performances and showed great fighting spirit on the court, proving their ability to compete and achieve positive results.

El Saeed highlighted that the team’s performance reflects the character of Egyptian athletes and their ability to overcome difficult circumstances to achieve their goals. 🇪🇬🏀


The Goal Is Not Only Qualification.. But Winning Every Match 🚀🏆

Tarek El Saeed confirmed that the Egyptian Basketball Federation’s ambition goes beyond securing one of the qualification spots for AfroBasket, as the goal is to compete for victory in every game.

He explained that the current qualifiers represent an important preparation stage for both teams and a valuable opportunity to gain experience before upcoming continental competitions.

He added that the technical staffs are working on improving players’ levels and preparing them in the best possible way to represent Egypt proudly in future tournaments. 🔥


Strong Preparation Program After Qualifiers 📝🏀

Tarek El Saeed concluded his statements by revealing that a comprehensive preparation plan will be implemented after the qualifiers, including a series of friendly matches to improve the technical and physical readiness of both teams.

He confirmed that developing youth national teams remains one of the Egyptian Basketball Federation’s main priorities, aiming to build new generations capable of competing and achieving future successes.

Egypt’s national youth teams are now waiting for strong fan support in the upcoming stage to continue their successful journey and raise the Egyptian basketball flag in continental competitions. 🇪🇬🔥

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