Egypt's U-17 National Team Lands in Morocco for African Cup of Nations
The Egyptian U-17 national team, composed of players born in 2009, has officially arrived in Morocco this afternoon to participate in the African Cup of Nations, a crucial tournament that serves as a qualifier for the upcoming World Cup at the end of this year. The team is led by Dr. Walid Darwish, a member of the Egyptian Football Association's board and supervisor of the national team, alongside the technical, administrative, and medical staff, with a total of 26 players on board.
The coaching staff for the U-17 team includes Hossam Abdel-Latif as the head coach, Abd El-Sattar Sobhi as the general coach, Karim Ayman as the assistant coach, and Amir Abdel-Hamid as the goalkeeper coach. Additionally, the administrative team features Alaa Abdel-Aziz as the director of national teams, Shadi El-Sharif as the team manager, Shadi El-Gilani as the performance analyst, Mohamed Ezz as the physical trainer, Amr Taha as the head of the medical staff, Mohamed El-Shishtawy as a physiotherapist, Ahmed Mamdouh as a massage therapist, and Waheed Hassan handling logistics, with Ahmed Darwish serving as the media coordinator.
The roster for the team participating in the tournament includes players in various positions, highlighting the depth and talent of Egypt’s youth football program. The anticipation is high as the team prepares to compete on an international stage, aiming not only for success in the tournament but also to secure a place in the World Cup.
As reported by efa.com.eg.
