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Mohamed Salah Inspirational Story – Traveling 9 Hours a Day to Train for His Football Dream

  • Writer: George Calmoti
    George Calmoti
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Tell your child this story.


When Mohamed Salah was just 14, he lived in the small Egyptian village of Nagrig. To train in Cairo, he spent four and a half hours each way on crowded buses and minibuses. 🚌 Some days the heat was relentless; other days dust from the road drifted in through the open windows. He never once complained.


His mornings started before sunrise. 🌅 After only two hours at school, he began the long trip to training. By the time he returned home at night, he was worn out – but satisfied, knowing he’d stepped onto the field and given it everything he had. ⚡


Plenty of people told him he was too small, that he’d never make it. But Salah stayed focused. He believed that with enough consistency and hard work, he could reach his dream. Day after day, trip after trip, session after session – he kept improving.


At 17, he made his debut in the Egyptian Premier League. Soon after, his path led him to Europe – first Switzerland, then England – where with Liverpool he lifted major trophies 🏆 and became one of the most respected players in the world.


Tell your child this story, so they understand: when you’re truly motivated to succeed, nothing can stop you – not even nine hours on the road every single day. 💪


The Mohamed Salah inspirational story is a powerful reminder that success comes from dedication, perseverance, and self-belief. His nine-hour daily journey to training was not just about football—it was about proving that no distance, no doubt, and no obstacle can stop someone who refuses to give up. Share this story with your child, so they know that the road to greatness is built one determined step at a time.


Young Mohamed Salah on a long bus journey, symbolizing his 9-hour daily travel to train for his football dream

 
 
 

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