The Egyptian Football Association mourned the death of Loi Ragab Sayed, a player for the Manshat Al-Bakkari Youth Center, who passed away after sustaining a severe injury during his team’s match against Sheikh Zayed Club in the 16th round of the Fourth Division League championship.
The player, Loi Sayed Ragab, born in 2005, played for the Manshat Al-Bakkari Youth Center.
The Egyptian Al-Bakkari Youth Center announced yesterday, Sunday, the death of its player Loi due to injuries sustained during the match against Sheikh Zayed in the Fourth Division League.
According to Egyptian media reports, Loi, aged 22, suffered a perforated stomach following a violent intervention by the Sheikh Zayed goalkeeper. The match ended with Al-Bakkari Youth winning 2-0.
According to the Al-Bakkari Youth account on the Facebook platform, the player was transferred to the hospital after the end of the first half, where it was decided he would undergo emergency surgery. However, the player passed away at the hospital.
An official statement was issued mourning the death of the young player Loi Ragab.
The statement read: “With profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn the young player Loi Ragab Sayed, a player for Al-Bakkari Youth Center, who passed away today. We pray to Almighty God to envelop him in His vast mercy and grant his family and loved ones patience and solace.”
Just days ago, Al-Bakkari Youth Center had celebrated an achievement by its player Loi Ragab, after he became the top scorer in the Giza region, Group Two league.
Loi Sayed Ragab, who wore the number 10 shirt, scored a goal after 20 seconds against Abu Rawash in the previous round.
Egyptian Football Association
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) was founded in 1921 and is the governing body for football in Egypt. It is one of the oldest football associations in Africa and was instrumental in founding the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 1957. The EFA organizes the national teams and domestic competitions, with Egypt’s national team being a historically dominant force in African football.
Manshat Al-Bakkari Youth Center
Manshat Al-Bakkari Youth Center is a community and recreational facility located in Egypt, designed to serve the local youth population. While specific historical details are limited, such centers are typically established by the government or local organizations to provide educational programs, sports activities, and social development opportunities for young people.
Sheikh Zayed Club
The Sheikh Zayed Club is a prominent social and sports club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, named in honor of the nation’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It was established to foster community, athleticism, and cultural activities, reflecting the late leader’s vision for a united and active society.
Fourth Division League
The Fourth Division League is a lower-tier professional football league in Spain, forming part of the country’s football pyramid below the Segunda División B. Historically, it has served as a crucial developmental platform for clubs and players, with its structure and naming having evolved over time, including a significant reorganization in 2021 when it was rebranded as the Tercera División RFEF.
Egypt
Egypt, home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is famed for its ancient monuments along the Nile River, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, which date back over 4,500 years. Its long history encompasses the Pharaonic kingdoms, Ptolemaic rule, and later periods under Roman, Arab, and Ottoman influence. Today, it remains a major cultural and historical center in the Arab world.
Giza
The Giza pyramid complex in Egypt is an ancient necropolis on the Giza Plateau, most famous for the three Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. These monumental structures, built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom (around 2580–2560 BC), served as tombs for pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The site represents the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian engineering and religious belief in the afterlife.
Abu Rawash
Abu Rawash is an archaeological site in Egypt located about 8 kilometers north of Giza, most notably housing the ruined pyramid complex of Djedefre, a Fourth Dynasty pharaoh and son of Khufu. The site’s history dates to the Early Dynastic Period, but its primary monument, the Pyramid of Djedefre, was constructed around 2580–2570 BCE and is believed to have been the first pyramid to incorporate a statue of a sphinx.
Facebook
Facebook is an online social media and social networking service founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard University roommates. It began as a campus-focused network called “Thefacebook” before expanding globally, fundamentally changing how people connect and share information online.
