Match Report: Egypt U19 2–1 Oman U19 – International Friendly

Egypt’s Under-19 national team secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over their Omani counterparts in an international friendly played on 15 May 2026. The match, held at a neutral venue, served as valuable preparation for both sides ahead of upcoming continental youth tournaments.

Match Overview

The game kicked off at 00:00 local time with Egypt controlling the early exchanges. Their attacking intent paid off in the 18th minute when forward Ahmed Hassan latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the Oman goalkeeper. The Young Pharaohs doubled their lead just before half-time, as midfielder Youssef Mahmoud fired a low drive from 20 yards into the bottom corner.

Oman responded positively after the interval. They pulled one back in the 62nd minute through substitute Faisal Al-Balushi, who finished a well-worked team move. The Oman U19 side pushed for an equalizer in the final quarter, but Egypt’s defence, marshalled by captain Mohamed El-Sayed, held firm to secure the win.

Key Performances

• Ahmed Hassan (Egypt): His opening goal set the tone. The striker was a constant threat with his pace and movement.
• Faisal Al-Balushi (Oman): The impact substitute brought energy and a clinical finish, giving Oman hope of a comeback.
• Goalkeeper Mostafa Kamal (Egypt): Made three crucial saves in the second half to preserve his team’s lead.

Match Significance

For Egypt U19, this friendly continues their unbeaten run in 2026 and builds momentum ahead of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Oman U19, meanwhile, showed resilience and will take positives from their second-half performance as they prepare for the West Asian Football Federation U19 Championship.