Wael Riyad, head coach of Egypt’s 2007-born national team, expressed his happiness after the Pharaohs won the North Africa tournament and secured qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Riyad praised the players and coaching staff for their hard work throughout the competition, emphasizing that everyone remained focused on achieving the team’s main objective.
His comments came after Egypt defeated Algeria 2-0 in the final match of the North Africa qualifying tournament.
Riyad Praises the Players and Coaching Staff
The Egypt U-17 head coach congratulated the players and his technical staff, praising the collective effort that helped the team reach the top of the competition.
Riyad stressed that the squad approached its matches with determination and concentration while pursuing the qualification target set by the coaching staff from the beginning.
He also described the tournament’s matches as similar to major finals because Egypt faced Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria during the campaign.
Qualification Was Egypt’s Main Objective
Wael Riyad revealed that Egypt’s primary goal from the beginning of the competition was to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Although qualification remained the priority, Egypt also managed to win the North Africa tournament, completing the campaign with both the title and a place in the continental competition.
The title served as a reward for the players and coaching staff after their efforts throughout the tournament.
Egypt Beat Algeria 2-0 in the Final Match
Egypt’s 2007-born national team defeated Algeria 2-0 in the final match of the North Africa qualifiers at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia on Tuesday.
Mahmoud Salah opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Anas Roshdy added the second goal in the 82nd minute.
Egypt vs Algeria Result
Egypt completed the competition with a 2-0 victory over Algeria, securing another important win and confirming its position at the top of the standings.
The match also witnessed Wael Riyad being sent off after Egypt had a goal disallowed because of a foul against an Algerian defender.
Egypt Finish Top of the North Africa Qualifiers
Egypt finished top of the North Africa qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations after collecting nine points from three victories.
The Pharaohs defeated Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria, while suffering one defeat against Morocco.
The results secured Egypt’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations and helped the team claim the North Africa title for the fourth time in its history.
Wael Riyad Calls on Fans to Return to the Stands
Wael Riyad also addressed Egyptian fans, calling on them to return to the stands and support the national teams in the upcoming period.
The coach believes strong crowd support can provide players with an important boost while also putting additional pressure on opposing teams during matches.
Riyad also praised the performances of Egypt’s senior national team at the World Cup and stressed the importance of continued fan support for the country’s national teams.
Egypt Begin Preparations for the Next Challenge
After winning the North Africa tournament and securing qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt’s 2007-born team will begin preparations for the upcoming continental competition.
The coaching staff, led by Wael Riyad, will seek to build on the experience gained during the North Africa campaign and prepare the squad for the next major challenge.
What did Egypt’s 2007-born team achieve?
Egypt won the North Africa tournament and qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations.
What was the result of Egypt vs Algeria?
Egypt defeated Algeria 2-0.
Who scored Egypt’s goals against Algeria?
Mahmoud Salah scored the opening goal, while Anas Roshdy added the second.
How many points did Egypt collect?
Egypt collected nine points from three victories.
What did Wael Riyad say about the team’s objective?
He said qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations was the main objective, while winning the title was a reward for the players and coaching staff.
