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Egypt U-15 National Team Intensifies AFCON Preparations

Focused Training on Offensive Tactics and Goalkeeper Develop

Egypt U-15 National Team Intensifies AFCON Preparations
Rahaf Al-Khuli
2026-04-24
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Egypt - Ekhbary News Agency

Egypt's U-15 national football team, comprising players born in 2009, is rigorously preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, set to commence in Morocco on May 13. Under the guidance of head coach Hussein Abdel Latif, the squad is conducting intensive training sessions at one of the Goal Project fields within the National Teams Center in 6th of October City, aiming to achieve peak technical and physical readiness for the continental championship.

The coaching staff is placing particular emphasis on diverse tactical aspects, with specialized drills focusing on refining attack finishes and executing precise shots on goal from various angles to enhance the team's offensive prowess. Training sessions have also featured competitive scrimmages, highlighting the strong rivalry among players eager to prove their worth and secure a coveted position in the final roster for the tournament.

Goalkeeper coach Amir Abdel Hamid led intense sessions for the four goalkeepers, concentrating on handling crosses and swiftly initiating counter-attacks. The training was attended by several prominent sports figures, including Essam El Hadary, Director of Goalkeeper Coach Development, Wael Riyad, head coach of the 2007 national team, and Mahmoud Fayez, Director of Analysis at the Egyptian Football Association, underscoring the significant investment in this promising age group.

Keywords: # Egypt U15 # Africa Cup of Nations # football training # Hussein Abdel Latif # Morocco 2024 # youth national team # Egyptian Football Association # sports preparation