FC Arouca, currently struggling in domestic league play, has seen a notable increase in international recognition, with three players called up for national team duty during the upcoming break, including a surprising inclusion for defender Omar Fayed in Egypt’s “B” squad.
Despite the Portuguese club’s negative domestic momentum, the call-ups underscore a rising profile for its players on the international stage.
Forward Danté has been named to Mali’s national team, while Jansonas secured a spot with Lithuania’s U21 squad.
The most prominent call-up is that of central defender Omar Fayed, who received his first selection for Egypt’s “B” national team.
The Egypt B squad is preparing for the Arab Cup, which is set to begin in early December in Qatar. The main Egyptian national team is separately preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), scheduled from December 21 to January 18 in Morocco.
This strategic split allows Egypt to field a second-string lineup for the Arab Cup.
The Egypt B squad is slated to play two friendly matches against Algeria in preparation for the upcoming tournament. The Arab Cup itself will run from December 1 to December 18.