The president of the Turkish Football Federation welcomes Hani Abou Rida.
Ibrahim Haji Osmanoglu, the president of the Turkish Football Federation, welcomed Hani Abou Rida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association and a member of the FIFA Council, today. This meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and develop cooperation between the Egyptian and Turkish federations.
The meeting included discussions on ways to enhance collaboration in various sports fields, exchange technical and administrative expertise, and develop national team preparation programs. Additionally, they addressed cooperation in refereeing, talent development, and the institutional framework of football.
Agreement to Prepare a Joint Cooperation Protocol between Egypt and Turkey
The meeting resulted in an agreement to prepare a joint cooperation protocol between the Egyptian and Turkish federations. This protocol will include the exchange of training camps for youth and junior national teams, as well as women's football teams, along with the sharing of expertise and organizing joint programs to develop the refereeing system, allowing both sides to benefit from available resources and experiences.
Both parties emphasized the importance of ongoing communication and coordination between the federations, which will contribute to supporting and developing football in both countries and enhancing mutual sports relations in the coming period.
The visit is expected to include attendance at a Turkish Super Lig match featuring Trabzonspor, which includes Egypt's national team captain, Mohamed Salah.
