A meeting is expected between Gharib and Riyad to determine the preparation strategy for the youth national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The coaching staff of the Egyptian U-20 national team, led by Wael Riyad, will hold an important and anticipated meeting with Shawky Gharib, the head coach of the Egyptian Football Association, in the coming days to discuss all details related to the preparation program for the upcoming period.

This meeting aims to outline the comprehensive technical strategy that the team will follow to ensure that all promising players are ready for the upcoming continental challenges facing Egyptian football.

Friendly Camps and Final Arrangements

The meeting is expected to finalize the dates for the proposed training camps in the coming months, as well as agree on ongoing communications to organize a series of strong friendly matches against various African teams.

These intensive steps are part of the early preparations for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Ghana next March, as the coaching staff aims to build a strong team capable of competing for the continental title and securing a spot in the World Cup finals.

U-20 Team Crowned North Africa Championship

The Egyptian U-20 team achieved victory over the Algerian team in the match held between them on Tuesday, in the fifth and final round of the North African qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Salah, a player for the Egyptian U-20 team, scored the opening goal for the Pharaohs in the 21st minute of the match, and Anas Rushdi doubled the team's lead with a second goal in the 81st minute, securing three points for the Pharaohs.

The Egyptian team tops the qualifiers table with 9 points from 3 wins and 1 loss, while the Moroccan team is in second place with 7 points and has secured qualification alongside the Pharaohs.

A meeting is expected between Gharib and Riyad to determine the preparation strategy for the youth national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. — Africa Sport News