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The Egypt national under-23 football team (Arabic: منتخب مصر الأوليمبى), sometimes called the Egypt Olympic Team, nicknamed The Pharaohs (Arabic: الفراعنة), is the national team of Egypt Under-23 and is administered by the Egyptian Football Association. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations and Olympic Games. As of Los Angeles 2028, players need to be born on or after 1 January 2005 to participate but the team may be supplemented with 3 over-age players.
The team has played at the Olympic Games 13 times, with four of these being after the tournament became age capped. They're also the top-medalist at the U-23 African Cup.
History
Egypt has had limited success since 1992, when the tournament first became locked for U-23 players. Egypt qualified to the 2012 Olympics after beating Senegal in the Bronze Metal Match. In the Olympics, they placed second in their group after a loss against Brazil, a draw with New Zealand and a win against Belarus. Their run was abruptly stopped by a 3-0 loss to Japan in the quarterfinals. They missed out on Rio 2016 but reached Tokyo 2020 as African Champions after winning the U-23 tournament at home. They placed second in their group after a nil-nil draw with European Champions Spain, a loss against South American Champions Argentina and a 2-0 win against Australia. They lost 1-0 at the quarterfinals to eventual gold-medalist Brazil.
Egypt qualified for the 2024 tournament after placing second in the 2023 U-23 African Cup. This marks the first time they play in successive tournaments since Tokyo 1964.
The team is governed by the Egyptian Football Association and competes in various tournaments, including the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations and the Olympic Games. With a rich history in African soccer, Egypt has produced numerous skilled players who have gone on to achieve success both domestically and internationally.
The team's colors, typically featuring the iconic red, white, and black of the Egyptian flag, symbolize the pride and passion of the nation. The players are known for their technical skills, tactical awareness, and strong team spirit, embodying the resilience and determination of Egyptian soccer.
As they strive for excellence on the field, the Egypt Olympic team aims to secure qualification for the Olympics and make a mark on the global stage, showcasing the depth of talent that Egypt has to offer in the world of soccer.