VANCOUVER, BC – When Aly Ghazal joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2017, one of his main goals was to not only impress in a ‘Caps shirt, but to earn a spot on Egypt's roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
He certainly did the first.
But unfortunately for Ghazal, he wasn’t a part of Egypt’s plans for the prestigious competition. It was a moment that left him in heartbreak, but instead of dwelling on his omission from the squad, he used it as motivation to improve his game.
“You want to help your country and represent them,” Ghazal said.