Wael Riad: The youth team has 6 players eligible for the senior national team, and Al-Shami played a role in supporting Hamza Abdel Karim.

Wael Riad, the coach of the U-17 national team, stated that this age group contains exceptional talents capable of strengthening the senior national team under the guidance of head coach Hossam Hassan.

These comments came during Captain Wael Riad's appearance on the program hosted by Saif Zahir, which airs on ON Sports channel.

Riad revealed that the team currently includes about five or six players who possess the qualities and skills to join and participate directly with the senior team in the upcoming period.

Actual Participation with Senior Teams in Clubs

Cheetos pointed out that all players in the current U-17 squad are regularly training with the first team at their respective clubs, with some even becoming key players in official matches, highlighting player Kunta, who has become a regular starter for Ismaily SC.

Mohannad Al-Shami and the Rise of Hamza Abdel Karim's Talent

The U-17 national team coach praised player Mohannad Al-Shami, describing him as one of the most promising talents in Egyptian football, noting that Al-Shami's role in playmaking significantly contributed to the success of striker Hamza Abdel Karim with the U-17 team, which later paved the way for his transfer and professional career at FC Barcelona.