Video: Remarkable messages and exclusive honors… Sisi reveals his vision to develop Egyptian football

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the players and members of the technical and administrative staff of the national football team in El Alamein today, Saturday, in a special ceremony to honor them after their achievements in the 2026 World Cup, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Egyptian Minister of Sports and Youth Gohar Nabil, Egyptian Minister of Sports and Youth Haby. Association.

Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawi announced that Al-Sisi awarded the players and members of the technical and administrative staff with the Cup of Merit and Medals of Honor in recognition of their heroic performance and high technical level during the 2026 World Cup competitions, as well as the determination, perseverance and discipline they displayed inside and outside Egypt.

A commemorative photo was also taken, bringing President Sisi together with national team players and members of the technical and administrative staff to document the occasion, which celebrated the team’s historic achievement.

The official spokesman of the President of the Republic, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawi, explained that Sisi addressed the players of the national team and the members of the technical and administrative staff, which he started by greeting them, expressing his deep pride and gratitude for the honorable performance of the team during the tournament.

Al-Sisi emphasized that the praise of the team’s performance was not limited to Egyptians, but was a common impression among everyone who watched the team’s games, whether inside Egypt, in Arab countries or in the Egyptian and Arab communities abroad, but spread to different parts of the world.

Al-Sisi praised the high values ​​displayed by the team’s players during their journey in the tournament, stressing that what they presented reflects the authenticity and morals of the Egyptian people and that the achievement achieved is the result of great efforts and true sincerity to represent Egypt at its best.

Al-Sisi noted that sport is measured not only by the results of winning or losing, but by the respect and appreciation that the performance leaves among the fans, emphasizing that the national team managed to gain the respect of everyone, which he considered an achievement no less important than winning.

Sisi also emphasized that the team represented the youth of Egypt in a wonderful and honorable way and was able to bring joy to the hearts of millions of Egyptians during its journey in the World Cup, thanks to its seriousness, fighting spirit and discipline, and appearing in all matches as a great team that faithfully fought until the last minute.

Al-Sisi stressed that the team’s performance reflects the ability of Egyptians to succeed and reach the highest levels, noting that Egyptians love sports, especially football, and have many talents that can reach the level of current stars if given the right opportunity.

In this context, Al-Sisi called for relying on “naked scouts” to discover young talents in different parts of the country, emphasizing the state’s full readiness to support qualified people and give them the opportunities they deserve, in addition to the continued support of the national technical staff.

Al-Sisi concluded his speech by emphasizing the continued hard work, putting in more effort and maintaining the spirit the team showed during the tournament, with the need to work to prepare new generations of players who can build on the successes achieved.

The meeting ended with Sisi having lunch with the players of the national team and members of the technical and administrative staff. He wanted to hear from a number of players who expressed their gratitude for the meeting with the president and his gratitude for what he provided them, stressing that they will continue to do their best to build on the achievements made and achieve more success for Egyptian football.

For his part, Sisi thanked the players and technical and administrative staff of the national team for their achievements, stressing that the Egyptian people now expect more from them in the next phase, given the great confidence the team has gained since its honorable performance at the 2026 World Cup.