From the Third Division to the Pharaohs’ shirt

Two years ago, he was playing in Egypt’s Third Division for Masr El-Salloum, on loan from ENPPI’s youth team. Today, he wears the shirt of the Egyptian national team.

There was no spotlight and there were no headlines in the lower leagues, only hard work, and every game was a chance to prove himself.

One opportunity after another

His rise is a reminder of how long and uncertain the road through Egyptian football can be, and of how much one chance can change. The story is far from over.