CAIRO, 2024 August 5:The Egyptian Olympic team, led by Brazilian coach Rogerio Micale, is set to face the French team in a crucial semi-final match at 10 pm Cairo time today at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium as part of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Egyptian team aims for victory and a spot in the finals, with hopes of securing an Olympic medal for the first time in 60 years. Coach Micale has held multiple sessions with the players, urging them to move past previous matches, set aside celebrations, and focus on the formidable French team. The midfield will include Mohamed Elneny, Mohamed Shehata, and Kouka, while the attacking trio will consist of Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, and Hossam Faisal. The Egyptian team reached the semi-finals by defeating Paraguay and surprising Spain with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Ibrahim Adel's two goals and Spanish striker Samuel Omorodion's last-minute goal.

Source: Egypt Today August 05, 2024 12:10 UTC