The Egyptian Olympic football team, led by Brazilian coach Rogério Micale, has successfully resolved a crisis with top clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek, securing the release of key players for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The dispute arose when the clubs initially refused to release their players due to conflicts with domestic league schedules. However, Ahmed Diab, head of the Egyptian Football Association, negotiated an agreement that allows players to join the national team camp without disrupting the Egyptian Premier League.The 22-player squad includes notable selections such as Mohamed Elneny, a former Arsenal midfielder, and Ahmed Sayed Zizo, a Zamalek star. The team is set to begin its training camp immediately, with plans to travel to France on July 13th. As part of their preparation, Egypt will face Ukraine in a friendly match on July 14th, followed by another against Iraq on July 17th.Egypt has been drawn into Group C for the Olympic tournament, alongside Spain, Uzbekistan, and the Dominican Republic. The team has already shown promise in their preparations, winning both friendly matches against Côte d’Ivoire at Cairo Stadium.Meanwhile, other nations are also finalizing their Olympic squads. Morocco’s team, coached by Tarik Sektioui, includes high-profile players like Achraf Hakimi and Soufiane Rahimi. Brazil’s women’s volleyball team, led by coach Zé Roberto, has announced its 12-player roster, with Gabi as team captain.
Key points
- Egyptian Olympic football team resolved a crisis with Al Ahly and Zamalek, securing player releases for Paris 2024.
- The 22-player squad includes Mohamed Elneny and Ahmed Sayed Zizo.
- Egypt will face Ukraine and Iraq in friendly matches before the Olympics.
- Egypt is in Group C with Spain, Uzbekistan, and the Dominican Republic for the Olympic tournament.
