Egypt U17 Continue Impressive Run with 3-0 Win Over Kuwait in Gulf Cup

21/10/2026
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By: Assem Magdy
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Egypt's U17 national team, featuring players born in 2009, continued their impressive performances in the Gulf Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Kuwait, securing their second consecutive win in the tournament.

Under head coach Hussein Abdel Latif, Egypt delivered another strong performance, showing good teamwork, attacking quality, and defensive discipline throughout the match.

The young Pharaohs controlled the game and made good use of their attacking opportunities, while their organized defense helped them secure another clean sheet.

Egypt's Three Goals

Egypt's attacking players played an important role in the victory, with Mohamed Gamal of ENPPI and Amir Hassan, who plays for Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, named among the goalscorers in the match report.

The Egyptian players showed good understanding on the field, creating attacking opportunities through quick movement and effective passing.

At the same time, the defense remained organized and prevented Kuwait from scoring, allowing Egypt to finish the match with a comfortable victory.

The result also highlighted the progress made by the team under Hussein Abdel Latif, as several young players continued to demonstrate their abilities during the competition.

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Two Wins, No Goals Conceded

Egypt have now recorded two consecutive victories in the Gulf Cup, following their opening 5-0 win against Saudi Arabia with another impressive 3-0 result against Kuwait.

The young Pharaohs have scored eight goals in their first two matches without conceding, showing a strong balance between attack and defense.

Against Kuwait, goalkeeper Malek Amr started behind a defensive line featuring Amir Hassan, Adam Youssef, Mohamed El Sayed, known as "Diesel," and Ezzat Abdel Moez.

The midfield included Ahmed Bashir, Omar Abdel Rahim, Mohamed Gamal, Ahmed Safwat, and Daniel Tamer, while Abdel Aziz Khaled led the attack.

Egypt's substitutes included Mohamed Obeid, Abdel Aziz Mahmoud, Yassin Tamer, Adel Alaa, Seif Karim, Adam El Kazzaz, Youssef Abdallah, Ziad Saudi, Seif Amir, Adham Hasib, Khaled Mokhtar, and Khaled Mahmoud.

The coaching staff will now look to build on this strong start, improve the players' performances, and maintain the team's defensive stability and attacking strength in the upcoming matches.

With eight goals scored and two clean sheets, Egypt's young players have made an encouraging start to their Gulf Cup campaign.