Egypt loses to Cuba in FIVB U23 World Cup

CAIRO - 20 August 2017: Egypt lost to Cuba 4-2 on Saturday at the FIVB U23 World Cup held in Egypt. The Egyptian team failed to achieve their second victory in the tournament.

Egypt won the first set 15-13, but Cuba managed to win the second set 16-14. Egypt returned to win the third set 15-10, but Cuba had a comeback and won 3 consecutive sets, winning the game 4-2.

Egypt won their first game in the tournament, beating Japan 4-3 on Friday. Egypt will face Brazil on Sunday in their third game.


Egypt is in Group A, alongside Cuba, Mexico, Poland, Japan and Brazil, while the other Arab nation in the tournament (Algeria) plays in Group B alongside China, Iran, Argentina, Turkey and the reigning champion, Russia.

Egyptian coach Marcos Miranda’s choice of squad for the tournament consists of Ahmed Saber “Fatouta,” Ahmed al-Ashry, Hisham Yusry, Omar Saleh, Mohamed Ramadan, Mohamed Mohsen, Ahmed Osama, Abdul Rahman Saudi, Abu al-Said al-Sayed, Ahmed Diaa, Saad Mohsen and Ahmad Galal.

Egypt has participated in the competition since its inception in 2013, and the team played in the two former ones in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Egypt was ranked 9th in both tournaments.

Brazil won the first competition in 2013, beating Serbia in the final game. Russia won the second tournament, beating Turkey in the finals.

Cairo hosts the third edition of the FIVB U23 World Cup from 18 to 25 August 2017 in the Cairo Stadium halls complex 1 and 2. Twelve teams will participate in the competition.