CAIRO: Zamalek captain Abdel-Wahed Al-Sayed is set to retain his position between the posts against Ismaili despite a nagging pain in the head. The veteran keeper collided with teammate Mahmoud “Shikabala Abdel-Razeq in training but has been included in Hossam Hassan s 22-man roster for Monday s crucial league game. The pain is normal, it …

CAIRO: Hossam Ghaly s investigation by the Saudi Football Association (FA) disciplinary committee has been postponed until he undergoes another doping test. After testing positive for a banned substance last week, the Nassr midfielder was set to be summoned by the Saudi FA on Saturday ahead of his second test, which he is yet to …

CAIRO: Competition for second place intensifies as four teams vie to close the gap on Egyptian Premier League leaders Ahly. Petrojet, Zamalek, Ismaili and Gaish are all out to enhance their respective positions in the table, following Ahly s 2-0 win over Masri on Wednesday. The top match of the week though takes place in …

CAIRO: Mohamed Zidan revealed he has been washing dishes at a restaurant in Denmark before kicking off his football career. When I was a child I was dreaming of becoming a footballer in Europe, the Borussia Dortmund and Egypt forward told Bild. I left for Denmark at the age of 17, and for two months, …

CAIRO: Zamalek defender Mahmoud Fathallah said that his team can only be considered title contenders with crucial wins over league rivals. The White Knights seven-match winning streak left them seven points adrift of stumbling leaders Ahly, with many pundits tipping them to catch their bitter rivals. But Fathallah is relishing the prospect of beating top …

CAIRO: Egyptian league leaders Ahly are out to silence the skeptics when they host the in-form Masri in Cairo on Wednesday night. The Red Devils are topping the table with a five-point lead over Petrojet, but they now face a great deal of pressure from another source; their arch-rivals Zamalek. After finishing the first half …

CAIRO: Egypt doctor Ahmed Maged vehemently ruled out that Hossam Ghaly could have taken any performance-enhancing drugs with the national team, but implied he might have done it after the Nations Cup. The Nassr midfielder tested positive for a banned substance on Monday and is thus facing a severe punishment from the Saudi FA. It …

CAIRO: Egypt midfielder Hossam Ghaly could be facing a one-year ban for failing a doping test after last month s cup tie with Hilal. Reports in Saudi Arabia were confirmed by Ghaly s agent, revealing that the Nasr midfielder tested positive for a banned substance. Nasr received a notification from the Saudi FA Disciplinary Committee …

CAIRO: Ittihad forward Mohamed Nagi Gedo is aiming to play European Champions League football next season as he hopes to join French giants Lyon. According to Ittihad chairman Mohamed Moselhi, Lyon bid for Gedo a few days ago and the Egypt ace looks desperate to make the move. Lyon are a great team and it’s …

CAIRO: Petrojet assistant coach Hani Al-Okabi accused Zamalek of making a problem out of nothing as he insisted that the trouble caused by Suez-club fans was negligible. Following their 3-2 win on Sunday, Zamalek issued a statement condemning an attack on the team s bus by a minority of supporters in Suez. However, Al-Okabi says …

CAIRO: Ismaili goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari is set to be investigated after skipping Sunday s league game with ENPPI. The Egypt guardian declared himself unavailable for selection until he receives his late wages in full, much to the frustration of the Dervishes’ board. Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan insists that Al-Hadari has no right in his case …

CAIRO: Egypt manager Hassan Shehata believes the 3-1 defeat to England can mark the beginning of a new stage for the team, while sounding his frustration at the second-half slip. Egypt failed to preserve their 1-0 lead at Wembley following a terrific first-half display as they were downed by England s substitutes after the break. …

CAIRO: Former Zamalek forward Gamal Hamza said he only joined Ahly because he found no interest from his old club. The 28-year-old, who spent most of his career with the Whites, made a shock move to arch-rivals Ahly after signing from Gouna on a free transfer starting June. Hamza admitted he had been waiting for …

CAIRO: French giants Lyon have made a move to sign Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagi in the summer, according to Ittihad chairman Mohamed Moselhi. “Lyon have contacted us concerning a summer move for Gedo and the offer will be discussed by the board soon, Moselhi, who didn’t mention any details of the offer, told FilGoal.com. After his …

CAIRO: Ahmed Mido Hossam has warned England of the threat they will face from Egypt’s strike partners Mohamed Zidan and Emad Meteb in Wednesday’s friendly. The West Ham striker, who still has no place in Hassan Shehata’s roster, believes his Egypt mates have what it takes to upset the Three Lions at Wembley. Mido has …

CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan is looking forward to an extraordinary display against England in Wednesday s friendly match. Hassan and Co. tackle the Three Lions at Wembley, one month after clinching a third straight African Cup of Nations title in Angola. This game is very important for us because we want to maintain our …

CAIRO: Ghana midfielder Rahim Ayew vows to impress Zamalek manager Hossam Hassan to establish his place with the Cairo club. The 22-year-old, who joined Zamalek in the summer, has hardly played for the White Knights since Hassan had been appointed in November. As a professional, I must obey before complaining and that is exactly what …

CAIRO: Algerian starlet Amir Sayoud hopes to return to Ahly after his loan spell at Kuwait s Arabi finishes by the end of the season. The highly-rated playmaker has been poised to quit Ahly in the wake of the tense rivalry that escalated between his nation Algeria and Egypt in last year s World Cup …

CAIRO: England striker Wayne Rooney is hoping his team can benefit from meeting African champions Egypt next week in a friendly at Wembley. The Egypt game is a big one for us, the on-fire Manchester United hitman said. They’re coming off the back of the African Nations Cup, which they won. And we need to …

CAIRO: Brazilian side Palmeiras have raised their bid for Ismaili keeper Essam Al-Hadari to $1million. After having their initial $500,000 offer immediately rejected by the Dervishes, the four-time Brazilian champions doubled their bid to acquire the services of the Egypt number one. The board will consider the offer on Wednesday after speaking with Al-Hadari, Ismaili …

CAIRO: Ahly star Mohamed Abou-Trika has been named to Egypt s African Cup of Nations winning squad for next month s friendly with England. The 31-year-old has just returned to action, following a long-term foot injury, with a cameo appearance in Ahly s 2-2 league draw with Gaish on Tuesday. Abou-Trika, along with Hull City …

CAIRO: Ahly welcome talisman Mohamed Abou-Trika back from injury as they host an ambitious Gaish side in Cairo. Fans favorite Trika returns to boost his team following a long-term foot injury that forced him to miss Egypt s African Cup of Nations campaign. Ahly, who were hit by a number of injuries recently, also have …

CAIRO: Paraguayan referee Carlos Manuel Torres has been chosen to officiate Egypt s friendly match with England next month, the English FA said on Tuesday. Torres, who will be assisted by compatriots Miciades Zaldivar and Rodney Aquino, was selected after he missed out on a place in the World Cup. The FA said that Torres …

CAIRO: The Egyptian FA refused to overturn Emad Meteb s yellow card in Ahly s 1-1 draw at Harras Hodoud, competitions committee chief Amer Barakat told FilGoal.com. Meteb was cautioned after being involved in a confrontation with a Hodoud official, who wrongfully entered the pitch late in the game. Ahly were furious with referee Samir …

CAIRO: Zamalek aim for a sixth straight victory when they visit Ittihad in an eagerly-anticipated Egyptian Premier League encounter on Monday. A pulsating contest is expected to take place in Alexandria for various reasons, most notably the controversy surrounding the future of Ittihad star Mohamed Nagi Gedo . The CAN 2010 hotshot admitted to signing …

CAIRO: Ahly talisman Mohamed Abou-Trika is fit to make his comeback from injury in Tuesday s league clash with Gaish. Abou-Trika has yet to play since November due to a metatarsal fracture, but Ahly football director Hadi Khashaba confirmed the Egypt playmaker is now available for selection. Abou-Trika has recovered from his injury. He is …

CAIRO: Hull City striker Amr Zaki is content with his full debut, which saw his side brushed aside 3-0 at West Ham. The Egyptian, who scored 10 goals for Wigan last term, hardly had a shot on target at Boleyn Ground, even so he has an explanation for his quiet evening. I am totally satisfied …

CAIRO: Egyptian Premier League leaders Ahly will be looking to ensure their supremacy when they face Harras Hodoud on Thursday, with Ismaili and Petrojet chasing the champions. Ahly take on Tarek Al-Ashri s side in Alexandria; an encounter that has been usually considered a tense top-of-the-table clash . However, with Hodoud languishing in 14th place …

CAIRO: Emad Meteb has been included in Ahly s squad for Thursday s game with Harras Hodoud after recovering from injury, whereas Sherif Ekrami is close to making his Reds debut. Egypt striker Meteb missed the past two games with Ghazl Mahalla and Police Union after returning from the Nations Cup with a hamstring injury. …

CAIRO: Amr Zaki scored two minutes from time to give Hull City reserves a 2-1 victory at Bolton Wanderers on Monday night. The Egyptian headed in Kamel Ghilas cross in the 88th minute after the Algerian striker had given Hull a first-half lead. Zaki has yet to make his full debut for the Tigers since …