Wael Reyad Announces Egypt U20 Team Lineup Against Jordan in Friendly Match Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Egypt U20 national team head coach Wael Reyad has announced the starting lineup for the friendly match against Jordan, as part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers.

  Tue , July 28 2026 / 07:07 PM Updated At: 2026-07-28 19:07:52

⚽ Egypt U20 Team Begins Jordan Test Ahead of African Qualifiers

Wael Reyad, head coach of Egypt’s U20 national team born in 2007, has announced the starting lineup for the friendly encounter against Jordan as part of the team’s intensive preparation program for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 8:00 PM at one of the fields of the National Teams Training Center in the 6th of October City, as the technical staff continues its efforts to prepare the players for the next official challenges.

The coaching staff aims to use this friendly match as an opportunity to evaluate the players’ technical and physical readiness, while testing different tactical approaches before entering the competitive stage.

The Egyptian team is looking to achieve maximum benefit from these friendly games by increasing team harmony and giving players valuable international experience. ⭐


🔥 Egypt U20 Starting Lineup Against Jordan

Wael Reyad selected the following starting lineup for the match:

🧤 Goalkeeper:
Eyad Tamer (1)

🛡️ Defenders:
Mohamed Awad (3)
Nour Ashraf (2)
Eyad Medhat (4)

Midfielders:
Youssef “Shika” (12)
Mohamed Raafat (6)
Mohamed Samir “Konta” (15)
Mohamed Hamad (8)
Omar El Ezab (14)

🎯 Attackers:
Mohamed Abdel Fattah “Taha” (21)
Yassin Atef (7)

The technical staff hopes that the players will deliver a strong performance during the match, especially since friendly games provide an important chance to test strategies and improve tactical understanding among the squad members.


⭐ Promising Players on the Bench

The substitutes list includes several talented players who could participate during the match:

Omar Abdelaziz (23)
Abdallah Badeer (13)
Mohamed El Shamy (5)
Abdelrahman Abdel Fattah (17)
Mohamed Hosny (25)
Mohamed Farag (26)
Mohamed Abdelbasir (27)
Mahmoud Hassan Gomaa (19)
Anas Roshdy (20)
Mohamed Yasser (22)
Ali El Garhy (11)
Adham Ahmed El Din (24)

Egypt’s U20 national team has a group of promising talents that the coaching staff is working to develop during the upcoming period, with the aim of building a competitive squad capable of achieving qualification for the African tournament.


🏆 Wael Reyad Focuses on Building a New Generation

The technical staff led by Wael Reyad is paying great attention to the current preparation phase, focusing on improving tactical performance, increasing team chemistry, and developing the players’ abilities ahead of the important upcoming qualifiers.

International friendly matches represent a valuable opportunity to face different football styles, identify strengths and weaknesses, and prepare the team for official competitions.

📢 Egyptian football fans are eagerly waiting to see this new generation of players, hoping they can become the future stars who continue the success of Egyptian football at youth and senior levels.

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