Wenger visited the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) to inaugurate the initiative, which aims to nurture young talent and enhance Egypt’s footballing capabilities.
“I am very happy to be in Egypt. The environment here is highly suitable for football competition,” Wenger told a press conference at the EFA.
“We are here with a FIFA team to oversee the development project, and the facilities and overall setting provide great potential for progress,” he added.
The project is part of FIFA’s broader effort to help national football federations maximize their resources and improve coaching and player development.
“To develop a great footballer, you need a great coach. That’s why we are here—to improve the quality of coaching. Egypt has excellent coaches, but we aim to further their development because coaching is a fundamental part of success,” the Frenchman said.
“The strongest clubs in the world are in Europe, but we want to see world-class clubs in every part of the world. That is part of our mission,” he added.
“Egypt has a deep passion for football, talented young players, and excellent potential. We believe we can achieve great work together.” he added.
The visit follows a workshop held by FIFA officials for EFA academy staff on identifying and nurturing talent. The initiative aims to provide long-term support for player development, coaching education, and national team improvement.
Since his arrival at the helm of the EFA in November, Hany Abo Rida, who is also a FIFA Council member, has aimed for a close cooperation with the world's governing body to develop the football in the country.
The Egyptian FA has described the FIFA project as a key step in its strategy to elevate Egyptian football and strengthen cooperation with global football authorities.
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