The 11th Edition of the TotalEnergies Youth Centers League 2025-2026 Launches to Foster Spirit of Challenge and Belonging
Minister of Youth and Sports: President El-Sisi’s patronage reflects the state’s commitment to supporting talents and expanding the base of sports practitioners
Mutaz Nazzal: Our sponsorship of the Youth Centers League embodies TotalEnergies’ vision to invest in youth potential
Under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt announced the launch of the 11th edition of the TotalEnergies Youth Centers League 2025-2026 during a press conference held today.
The event was attended by Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mutaz Nazzal, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt, alongside a distinguished group of public figures, sports and media personalities, and senior officials from the Ministry and the company.
Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, emphasized that holding the 11th edition of the Youth Centers League under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reflects the state’s dedication to supporting youth and developing their capabilities across multiple fields. He highlighted that the league serves as a vital platform for discovering football talents, spreading the culture of sports participation, and attracting youth to engage in diverse activities within youth centers. He noted that the success of the 10th edition was a result of the Egyptian government’s efforts to enhance sports and youth development.
The Minister expressed his appreciation for TotalEnergies’ continuous support of such initiatives that contribute to building a conscious and qualified sports generation. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to providing all necessary resources to ensure the league’s success, in line with the political leadership’s directives to expand the base of sports practitioners and discover promising talents in coordination with technical bodies and youth and sports directorates in the governorates. He also described the Youth Centers Football League as one of the largest projects implemented by the Ministry to promote sports participation and intensify activities within youth centers, achieving the goals of comprehensive sports upbringing for youth. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of adhering to educational values and league regulations, and applying necessary procedures to guarantee the smooth running of the tournament.
Mr. Mutaz Nazzal, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt, expressed his deep appreciation to the Minister of Youth and Sports for his ongoing support. He pointed out that the cooperation between the company and the Ministry reflects the integration between the public and private sectors in supporting Egypt’s sustainable development efforts. He added that TotalEnergies’ sponsorship of the Youth Centers League aligns with the company’s commitment to supporting youth and sports, encouraging active participation, and fostering a spirit of positive competition. He also confirmed the company’s readiness to continue supporting future sports and social initiatives and projects.
Mr. Nazzal further stated that the TotalEnergies Youth Centers League is a successful model of cooperation between state institutions and the private sector in supporting Egyptian sports and empowering youth to showcase their abilities and talents within a framework of fair competition and national belonging.
As part of developing the tournament and encouraging teams and players to participate and excel, the organizing committee announces the allocation of a total cash prize for the four winning teams.
Additionally, four trophies will be awarded to outstanding individual performers:
1. Best Goalkeeper
2. Man of the League
3. Top Scorer
4. Man of the final Match
The tournament will feature 27 teams representing all Egyptian governorates, reflecting the organizing committee’s commitment to enhancing competition and broadening participation nationwide. The competition will commence following the official draw ceremony.
A new mascot design for the 2026 tournament will also be unveiled, aiming to modernize the tournament’s identity and add a distinctive touch to the event
It is noteworthy that the TotalEnergies Youth Centers League is one of the most important sports projects launched by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in cooperation with the private sector. It aims to expand the base of football practitioners nationwide and provide youth with opportunities to discover their sports talents within youth centers in villages and cities across Egypt. Over its previous editions, the league has contributed to producing many outstanding talents for clubs and national teams, while also instilling values of belonging and community participation among you—
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