Egypt U20 wrap final camp ahead of Jordan friendlies

Egypt’s U20 national team, led by head coach Wael Riyad, held its first session of a closed camp last Friday. The squad faces Jordan in two friendlies on July 28 and 31 in Cairo as part of preparations for the North Africa U20 qualifiers co-hosted by Egypt in September. The camp follows a string of friendlies against Iraq, Algeria, Oman and Russia, where the technical staff assessed player readiness before competitive qualifiers.

Why Jordan friendlies matter for Egypt’s U20 push

Wael Riyad stressed the importance of the two Jordan matches during a team talk. “Focus in these friendlies is key-they’re part of the plan to ready the players for the official qualifiers,” he said. The staff aims to test squad depth and fine-tune tactics ahead of the qualifiers. Egypt’s last outing ended in a 3-2 loss to Argentina on July 7, leaving the side with one win and three draws in its last five games.

How Egypt U20 prepared for this moment

The U20 side completed several training blocks in July, including domestic friendlies. The coaching staff said these games helped confirm player fitness. “The next stage is decisive-we’re pushing every effort to be ready,” Riyad said. The target remains a top-two finish in the North Africa U20 qualifiers, hosted in Cairo in September.

What’s next after Jordan friendlies?

After the Jordan matches, Egypt U20 will continue preparations for the North Africa U20 qualifiers. Riyad said, “We’ll keep evaluating players during camp and aim to deliver our best in the qualifiers.” The side is chasing a berth at the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

Last result: Argentina 3-2 Egypt (2026-07-07). Recent form (last 5): 1W-3D-1L (LDDWD).