The Egyptian under-17 national football team achieved a historic milestone by winning the U17 Gulf Cup championship after securing a 3-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the final match held in Doha, Qatar.
Egypt took control of the game early on, opening the scoring through Khaled Mahmoud in the 18th minute before Mohamed Gamal doubled the lead in the 32nd minute.
The UAE team managed to cut the deficit right before halftime when Bati Al-Junaidi converted a penalty kick in the 43rd minute.
However, Egypt sealed their victory in the second half when Khaled Mokhtar scored the third goal in the 68th minute.
This victory marks a significant achievement for the Egyptian youth team, who captured the trophy in their debut appearance after being invited to participate in the regional tournament.
The team’s dominant performance throughout the competition showcased promising young talent and capped off a memorable campaign on the international stage.
