Signing of Cooperation Protocol between Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and “Grintafy”
to Support the Discovery of Football Talents in Egypt
Cairo, May 31, 2025—In a significant step toward supporting sports talents and empowering Egyptian
youth, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Grintafy, the largest talent discovery platform in the
Middle East region, signed a cooperation protocol. His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of
Youth and Sports, and Eng. Majdi Allulu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grintafy, attended
the event.
This protocol aligns with the goals of sustainable development and Egypt’s Vision 2030, which aims
to advance youth athletically and socially and foster a modern and evolving sports movement that
enhances Egypt’s position regionally and internationally in the sports field.
His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhy affirmed that the collaboration with Grintafy stems from a strong
belief in the importance of discovering and developing football talents in Egypt. This initiative is
expected to positively impact national sports and enhance the capabilities of Egyptian youth. The
protocol marks a continuation of the ministry’s efforts to improve the quality of life for Egyptian
citizens and to develop their lifestyle through sports as a key tool for comprehensive development.
For his part, Eng. Majdi Allulu, Founder of Grintafy, expressed his pride in partnering with the
Ministry of Youth and Sports. He emphasized that the joint project aims to implement professional
programs for identifying and developing football talents by collaborating with the Football
Federation, top European and Saudi clubs, and international sports academies. The project offers
real opportunities for young players to train under world-class coaches, enhancing their technical
and physical skills and preparing them to compete in both local and international championships.
This cooperation represents a model for strategic partnerships between the public and private
sectors, contributing to the establishment of a strong sports base and the discovery of future
football champions in Egypt.
About Grintafy:
Founded in 2019, Grintafy is the largest talent discovery platform in the Middle East
region. The platform has registered over 2 million players, with nearly half a billion
interactions on the app.
More than 200,000 games and tryouts have been organized, and users have uploaded over
275,000 multimedia files with more than 260 million views. Players have submitted over
800,000 evaluations, posted more than 900,000 game requests, and exchanged over 25 million
messages.
Grintafy is dedicated to identifying young talents and providing them with the
opportunities, technology, and exposure necessary to showcase their skills and achieve their
dreams. The platform has partnered with leading local and international clubs and
federations to support its mission, including the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Serie
A, Al-Ittihad FC, Al-Ettifaq FC, West Ham United F.C, and other clubs across the Middle East
and Europe.