Egypt's U-17 Team Prepares for North African Qualifiers
The draw for the North African qualifiers for the U-17 African Cup of Nations, which will take place in Tunisia, has been conducted. This tournament is crucial for the young players born in 2010 as it will determine their chance to compete in the continental championship. The draw was re-conducted after an initial ceremony held on September 2, which did not include the Moroccan team, who will be hosting the tournament.
The Egyptian squad, under the guidance of coach Abdelsttar Sabri, is gearing up for the competition at the National Teams Center in Sixth of October City. The matches are set to be held at various venues, and Egypt's fixtures in the qualifiers are as follows: Egypt will face Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, then take on Algeria at the Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir, followed by a match against Tunisia also at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, and finally, Egypt will play Libya at the Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium.
Only the top two teams, excluding the host nation Morocco, will qualify for the U-17 African Cup of Nations. Shouki Gharib, the technical director of the Egyptian Football Association, has announced that the start date for the North African qualifiers has been postponed, which adds an element of anticipation for the young athletes as they prepare for this significant tournament.
As reported by filgoal.com.
