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Al Shafei, Jeong, Skrillo win top prizes at Madinaty Open Golf Championship
Over two days, more than 90 players from 10 countries competed in the Madinaty Open Golf Championship.
Wonderful organisation of Madinaty Open Golf Championship makes it big addition: EGF Head
Hussein said that the championship was ideal in terms of organisation and hosting. As a result, it has raised the intensity of competition.
Madinaty Golf Club launches 1st tournament on Friday
Issa Abou El-Ela, the first Egyptian golfer to have won many local championships, has been appointed as Madinaty Golf Club ambassador
Egypt’s Minister of Sports looks into financial inspection reports of clubs, Olympic Committee
Inspection committees will continue their work until next week, with final results to be announced by end-October
IOC President Bach arrives in Tokyo to review Olympics preparations
Bach will visit Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, hold talks with organizing committee, and attend a press conference with Tokyo Olympics president Yoshiro Mori
25 candidates step forward for Egyptian Volleyball Federation elections
For the position of deputy, three candidates came forward, namely Hana Hamza, a former member of the board of directors who supervised the former women’s teams, who will compete against Saif Abu al-Naga and Amr Makhlouf.
Zamalek’s board faces dissolution threat again
Judicial inspection of Zamalek is nearing completion, says Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy
Game of musical chairs increases English Premier League excitement
Arsenal ended the first round of the new Premier League season at the top of the ranking table on goal difference, thanks to the team’s fantastic victory in its away game at fellow London team, Fulham. The Gunners scored three goals to win their opening match of their Premier League race for the title.
Mo Salah tops list of Africa’s most expensive players
The Liverpool duo was followed by Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in second place, worth a market value of €65m.
I strive to develop women’s football in Egypt, broaden its participation base: Ahmed Ramadan
Whilst men’s football in Egypt has always garnered attention, women’s team needs development and strengthening
Egypt’s Minister of Youth marks Africa Youth Day
During his speech, Sobhy said that the country’s political leadership, under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, accords great attention to supporting African youth.
Al Ahly, Zamalek will face repercussions if financial irregularities proven: Sports Minister
The source added that the decision will be activated on all bodies, clubs, and the Egyptian Olympic Committee in cases where financial irregularities are found.
UEFA considers changing Champions League format, reducing financial awards
UEFA informed its members that it lost a total of £514m following the decline in broadcast income and sponsorship deals, according to reports in the UK’s The Times newspaper. The reports added that the significant financial losses occurred after the knockout stages of competitions were delayed last season.
Egypt’s Al Ahly and Zamalek ready to take on Morocco’s Wydad and Raja in Cairo
Zamalek’s second leg match against Raja Casablanca faces potential delay as 8 of Moroccan team’s players confirm COVID-19 diagnoses
Ali Farag, Nour El Sherbini win CIB Egyptian Squash Open 2020 Men’s and Women’s Platinum Event
The tournament kicked off on 10 October at the New Giza Sporting Club, under the auspices of the Ministries of Youth and Sports, and Tourism and Antiquities. Since the semi-finals, Egyptian squash players dominated the high quality and well played matches.
Egypt’s Al Ahly, Zamalek in Morocco for CAF Champions League semi-finals
Al Ahly’s South African coach Pitso Mosimane has played a series of manoeuvres over the status of winger Mahmoud Kahraba who remains a doubt for the match due to his injury.
Giza Pyramids to host CIB Egyptian Squash Open 2020
Public attendance will take place amid strict health and safety protocols, including social distancing guidelines
Egyptian Federation of Bodybuilding races to complete preparations for international tournament
The international competition, which will be held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the supervision of Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy, will take place from 18 to 20 February next year.
Men’s national handball team concludes Hurghada camp before 2021 World Championship
In the early days of the camp, the Spanish coach started with light training sessions to avoid stressing the players, before gradually raising the load to increase their physical performance.
Sports Ministry opens untapped files in authorities and clubs
EFA holdings, El Sharkia, and Damietta clubs’ violations reviewed by Attorney General
Zamalek officials worry about Carteron replacement
The head coach file is proving a source of immense worry for the club’s board, headed by Mortada Mansour, especially as three coaches have already turned down the role.
CIB Egyptian Squash Open to take place by Pyramids of Giza
Tournament to follow strict health and safety protocols, international travel policies, and social distancing guidelines
FIFA discusses EFA’s roadmap for next elections
The meeting, which will also see the participation of a FIFA legal committee, will pencil in a date for the EFA’s next General Assembly meeting, to vote on the new by-laws and determine the date of next elections.
Al Ahly reportedly close to sealing Morocco’s Banoun deal
Reports have appeared in both the Moroccan and Egyptian press stating that Al Ahly had completed its agreement with its Moroccan counterpart to take on the 26-year-old player, whose contract with Raja extends until 2022
Al-Ittihad stops Al Ahly’s winning streak in Egypt Premier League
It seems that Al-Ittihad Al-Sakandary SC have managed to anger Al Ahly fans twice in only one week.
Pandemic hits summer transfer market as clubs stumble financially
Europe’s top clubs fail to break penalty clause for Messi, Real Madrid aspires to sign Mbappé
Former Zamalek volleyball star Azmy Megahed passes away of COVID-19
Azmy Megahed had been voted as one of top 10 players at the World Cup in 1975, and one of the top 10 athletes in Egypt in 1978
We aim to be among world’s top eight teams: Egyptian Handball Federation Chief
COVID-19 has affected all teams competing, but only the best recover quickly: Hisham Nasr
Egypt dazzles in World Handball Championship draw at Giza Pyramids
National team finds itself in strong group with Sweden and Czech Republic, balanced confrontations for Arab teams
CAF lends support to EFA in search for missing trophies
In a post on its official Twitter account, CAF said, “[We have] learnt with shock, reports of missing AFCON trophies from the Egyptian Football Association secretariat. Our doors are open and the EFA can count on our support in the search for the priceless memorabilia.”