Yusef Elfeky Earns a First-Team Call-Up at 15

Last Friday, Yusef Elfeky was called up to the first-team squad. At 15, the under-17s player was named in the squad for our match against Al Ittihad, a call-up earned by how well he has played so far this season.

In His Own Words

Being called up to the first team was a really proud moment for me and an experience I’m very grateful for. I especially want to thank Coach Jordan for giving me this opportunity and for the trust and support he’s shown me throughout the beginning of this season. I’d also like to thank Coach Richard for welcoming me into the first team environment and allowing me to be part of such an important match.

The biggest thing I took from the experience was being around the first team environment and seeing firsthand how everyone prepares and handles the intensity and pressure, especially with the game being a title deciding match. It gave me a much better understanding of the level, what to expect, and what will be required of me if I want to earn more opportunities with the first team.

Being involved has given me more confidence, but it’s also made me even more motivated to keep working and improving. I know I still have a lot of work to do, and I’m going to keep pushing myself so that if another opportunity comes, I’m ready to take it.

Yusef Elfeky

A Pathway to the First Team

It’s great to show the youth teams that there is a genuine pathway here at Rimal Al Sahra in to first team football. A big well done to Yusef and hopefully he will be one of many to receive call-ups!

Jordan Ive, Head of Coaching

Play for Rimal

Yusef’s story will be the first of many. If you are looking for a club to play in the Youth National League, DOFA or YFL, email Jordan at jordan@rimalalsahra.ae.