National Team
He appeared as a member of the first team at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring twice in the last group game against Côte d'Ivoire and once in the quarter final against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt's coach Hassan Shehata named him as giving the best effort for the team in the tournament. He also took part in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and was a regular starter for Egypt along with Mohamed Zidan of Dortmund. He scored 2 goals in the tournament he is a regular for Egypt and wears the number 10 Shirt.
Moteab was also selected in Hany Ramzy's 18-man squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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