Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky confirmed that he has no future at Middlesbrough, implying that injustice against compatriot Mido has an influence on his decision. Shawky, who is not a common speaker to the media, broke his silence as he revealed his willingness to play elsewhere in the Premiership. The 27-year-old s contract with Boro expires …

CAIRO: The Egypt U-20 team is set for a closed camp in Turkey, as a part of the preparations for this year s World Cup finals. Egypt will host the competition in September and the young Pharaohs are expected to make a number of tours around Europe during the upcoming months. We will have a …

CAIRO: Zamalek striker Junior Agogo is set to miss out on the team s league match with Masri on Wednesday, according to football director Ahmed Abdullah. Despite the fact that Zamalek are yet to announce their squad for the Port-Saied clash, Abdullah revealed that Agogo will be left out for the second consecutive game. Agogo …

CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri believes that the next four league matches will be decisive to his side s quest for a fifth straight title. The league leaders will face Arab Contractors Wednesday, before clashing with title contenders Petrojet, bitter rivals Ismaili and then Asyut Petroleum in the upcoming weeks. I think the next …

CAIRO: Tanzania’s Young Africans chairman Iman Madega is aiming to make history in Egypt and see his side eliminate CAF Champions League holders Ahly from the competition s early stages. Yanga were drawn against the Egyptian giants in next month s round of 32, which usually provides no surprises for the six-time African champions. However, …

CAIRO: Zamalek are likely to be without injured striker Gamal Hamza when they visit Masri this week, the Cairo club said on Sunday. Hamza suffered a knee injury in Saturday s 1-0 defeat to Ittihad, where the 27-year-old came on as a second half substitute. Gamal will be subjected to extensive treatment in an attempt …

CAIRO: Ismaili coach Ricardo Ferreira believes that the empty seats at Ismailia stadium had a positive impact on his team, in the wake of the 2-0 league win over Harras Hodoud. The Dervishes are serving a stadium ban by the Egyptian FA after last month s incidents in the match against Ahly. Nonetheless, they saw …

PORT SAID: Hungarian Bertalan Bicskei was named new head coach of Masri, the Port Said club said on Wednesday. The 65-year-old signed an 18-months-contract with the coastal club, where he had two spells before in 1994 and 2003. He will earn a monthly salary of $10,000. Bicskei will lead Masri against league leaders Ahly on …

CAIRO: Hungarian Bertalan Bicskei was named new head coach of Masri, the Port-Said club said on Wednesday. The 65-year-old signed a one-and-a-half contract with the coastal club, where he had two spells before in 1994 and 2003. He will earn a monthly salary of $10,000. Bicskei will lead Masri against league leaders Ahly on Saturday, …

CAIRO: Former Iraq boss Adnan Hamad was named new coach of Jordan, following the sacking of Nelo Vingada three days ago, the Jordanian Football Association said. Hamad, who had a successful spell with Jordanian giants Faisali in 2006, quit Iraq last June ending his fourth separate spell with the war-torn nation. The 48-year-old Iraqi is …

CAIRO: Sfaxien manager Ghazi Gherairi is unconcerned with Mohamed Abou-Trika s sole threat as he respects Ahly as a team , ahead of Friday s African Super Cup clash. Abou-Trika holds a staggering reputation in Sfax, thanks to his legendary winner in the CAF Champions League final in Rades two years ago. However, coach Gherairi …

CAIRO: Sfaxien manager Ghazi Gherairi has chosen 20 players for next weekend s African Super Cup clash with Ahly. The list includes new-signing duo Bilal Bachouche and Ousmaila Baba, who has been in magnificent form since joining from Coton Sport this season. Talented playmaker Abdul-Karim Nafti, who was linked with Ahly in 2006, is also …

CAIRO: Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland hopes to see Egyptian duo Amr Zaki and Mido forming a strong partnership in the Latics frontline. Hopefully they (Mido and Zaki) can strike up a good partnership and start scoring the goals, the England international told Sky Sports News. Zaki and Mido teamed up for the first time as …

CAIRO: Tunisian midfielder Anis Boujelbene claims he is close to join Zamalek from Ahly in the winter break. Speaking to Tunisian radio station Jawhara FM, the 30-year-old confirmed recent reports linking him with a move to the White Knights. I reached an agreement with Zamalek to join them in January, they should only pay a …

CAIRO: Egypt full-back Ahmed Al-Mohammadi confirmed that Blackburn Rovers made a £1.5 million bid to take him on loan him from ENPPI until the end of the season. According to the 21-year-old, a Rovers delegation is present in Cairo to wrap up the deal with ENPPI during the upcoming few days. My move to Blackburn …

CAIRO: Harras Hodoud has qualified for the final of the Egyptian Cup for the first time, thanks to a 2-1 win over Asyut Petroleum on Tuesday. Egypt forward Ahmed Eid gave the visitors a 21st minute lead, steering home Mohamed Mekki s low cross. Substitute Ahmed Mekki sealed the victory for the Alexandria team five …

CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan quashed reports claiming he is in dispute with Manuel Jose after the former spoke to the media without the Ahly boss permission. Jose imposes restrictions on his players regarding any contact with the media, but Hassan appeared on television after Egypt s recent friendly with Kenya. Leading newspaper Al-Ahram claimed …

CAIRO: Zamalek are close to getting Mansoura striker Mohamed Al-Morsi in January after agreeing on terms with the second division side, sources told FilGoal.com. The 25-year-old is poised to sign a contract with the Cairo club this week, in a deal worth over LE 1 million. Al-Morsi stood out during this season s Egyptian Cup, …

CAIRO: Coach Mohsen Saleh turned down Masri s job offer due to his permanent heart problem. The 60-year-old, who was recently sacked as Yemen coach, has been suffering from a heart problem for few years and was advised to put on hold coaching for a while. I received an offer from Masri, but I told …

CAIRO: Olympic have signed former Egypt striker Walid Abdel-Latif on a free agent, the Alexandrian club said on Thursday. We signed Abdel-Latif until the end of the season for LE 120, 000, Olympic football director Emad Koora told FilGoal.com. Abdel-Latif, 31, has not played since an unsuccessful spell at Ismaili in 2007, which eventually saw …

CAIRO: Egyptian Football Association (EFA) President Samir Zaher paid a visit to Algerian side USM Bejaia, in an attempt to patch up things, after Masri technical staff’s inappropriate behavior in a game with the Algerian club last month. Bejaia, who are currently in Tunisia to face Esperance in the final of the North African Cup, …

CAIRO: Egypt s U-20 team succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in their first game at the 2009 African Youth Championship in Rwanda. Defender Kingsley Udoh gave the Eagles the lead with a 36th minute header, before Yakubu Alfa added a second 10 minutes after the break with a long range shot. Later on …

CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri highlighted the progress of young defender Mohamed Samir, following Monday s victory over Harras Hodoud. Samir deputized for skipper Shadi Mohamed at the heart of defense as the African champions claimed the league s top spot with a slender 1-0 victory over the in-form Hodoud. Commenting on the performance …

CAIRO: Ahly star Mohamed Abou-Trika is set to fly to Germany on Thursday in order to undergo a check-up on his troublesome knee. Ahly said on their official website that the 30-year-old, who will be accompanied by Doctor Ihab Ali, felt slight pain to his knee during the past few days. The Egypt playmaker underwent …

CAIRO: Shabab chairman Khaled Al-Baltan indicated that the Saudi club is expecting a response from Egyptian champions Ahly on loan offers for both strikers, Flavio Amado and Osama Hosni. Recent Saudi reports suggested that Shabab want Angolan hit-man Flavio until the end of the season in return for ?500,000. Al-Baltan confirmed that official talks between …

ISMAILIYA: Ismaili are not willing to sell Iraqi striker Mostafa Karim, amid speculation suggesting his exit this winter, the club board said. The 21-year-old has reportedly impressed some Arab clubs with his performances in the ongoing Gulf Cup of Nations in Oman. However, Ismaili board member Walid Al-Kilani denied that the club have received any …

CAIRO: FIFA have presented Palestine with the inaugural Development Award during the Footballer of the Year Gala ceremony in Zurich. The award was intended to demonstrate the efforts made by the war-torn nation in renovating an international-standard stadium in Ramallah last October. The Palestinian Football Association receives the award in recognition of the difficult task …

SUEZ: Petrojet secured a dramatic berth in the quarter-final stage of the Egyptian Cup after beating Gaish 2-1 at Suez Stadium on Thursday. Midfield sensation Walid Soliman scored a 90th minute header to cancel out Baba Arko s 76th minute goal and force the game into extra-time. Substitute Sayed Hamdi, who set up Soliman for …

MAHALLA: Masri registered an impressive 3-1 away victory over Ghazl Mahalla to reach the Egyptian Cup quarter-finals. Two extra-time goals from Wagih Abdel-Azim and Ahmed Galal sealed the win for the Port-Saied side, following a 1-1 full-time draw. Ahmed Shedid s first-half penalty cancelled out Mohamed Etrawi s freekick for the hosts. Masri, who have …

CAIRO: Police Union are on the verge of landing Ahly midfielder Hassan Mostafa on loan, revealed Union assistant coach Mohamed Ibrahim. Negotiations with Ahly are close to being finalized in a way that satisfies all involved parties, the former Egypt international told FilGoal.com. During the past few weeks, Mostafa was strongly linked with the Egyptian …