Egypt's U-20 Squad Set to Challenge Morocco in North African Qualifiers
On October 3, 2026, Egypt's U-20 football team, under the leadership of rising star Mohamed Hamad, is gearing up for a crucial match against Morocco in the North African qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The match is scheduled to take place at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium at 8 PM, marking a pivotal moment in the qualification campaign for both teams.
The Egyptian squad has been announced, featuring a blend of talent and experience aimed at securing a definitive victory against their Moroccan counterparts. The lineup is as follows: in goal, Omar Abdelaziz; in defense, Mohamed Awad, Noor Ashraf, Iyad Medhat, and Mohannad Al-Shami; in midfield, Younes Al-Malah, Mohamed Samir "Konta", alongside the driving force of the attack, Mohamed Hamad. The offensive front includes Omar Al-Azab, Anas Rushdi, and Omar Al-Garahi, all poised to deliver a powerful performance.
On the substitutes’ bench are Iyad Tamer, Abdullah Bader, Mohamed Farag, Omar Tharwat, Omar Amin, Yassin Atef, Mahmoud Salah, Mohamed Haitham, and Adham Karim, ready to make an impact as the match unfolds. It is imperative for the Egyptian team to secure a win against Morocco to ensure their official qualification for the upcoming Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The qualification structure allows the top two teams from each of the six African regions to advance to the tournament scheduled to be held in Ghana next year. Currently, Egypt leads the group standings with 6 points from two matches, while Morocco is in second place with 4 points from two games, closely followed by Algeria with the same points but having played an additional match. Tunisia sits with 2 points from three games, and Libya is yet to score, remaining at the bottom of the table without any points from two matches.
As reported by filgoal.com.
