The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations and Olympic Games.

The team has played at the Olympic Games 13 times, with four of these being after the tournament became age capped.

Egypt qualified to the 2012 Olympics after beating Senegal in the Bronze Metal Match.

In the Olympics, they placed second in their group after a loss against Brazil, a draw with New Zealand and a win against Belarus.

They missed out on Rio 2016 but reached Tokyo 2020 as African Champions after winning the U-23 tournament at home.