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Egypt forced to change training pitch
CAIRO: A blunder from the organizing committee of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) caused Nigeria to hold their training at the same time and place where Egypt were supposed to train. Consequently, the Pharaohs had to search for anther pitch to prepare for their opening game against Nigeria. Egyptian Football Association president Samir Zaher …
Egypt coach insistent over Zidan
CAIRO: Egypt coach Hassan Shehata insisted on Sunday he would not allow Mohamed Zidan to skip the African Cup of Nations if his club Borussia Dortmund recalled him. Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said earlier in the day that the Bundesliga club were concerned about the security situation in Angola after Togo s team bus …
Cup history beckons as Benin confront Mozambique – Preview
LUANDA: Africa Cup of Nations history will be created on Tuesday whatever the result of a Group C clash between Benin and Mozambique in Angolan coastal city Benguela. Victory for the Beninese Squirrels or Mozambican Snakes will be their first in the biennial continental football showcase while a draw gives the west Africans a first …
Driving through Africa
No title promise for Egypt, says Shehata
CAIRO: Egypt boss Hassan Shehata promised that his team will do their utmost during the African Cup of Nations (CAN), but couldn’t vow to claim the continental title. The Pharaohs are seeking to win the biennial competition for the third time running to set a new record and make up for their World Cup disqualification …
Mali make miracle recovery to draw with Angola
LUANDA: Mali made a miraculous recovery to pull back from a four goal deficit to hold Angola to a 4-4 draw in the opening game of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations here on Sunday. The hosts appeared set for the best possible start when a first half double from Flavio Armado and penalties from …
Egypt CAN participation up to gov't
CAIRO: Egypt boss Hassan Shehata says the Egyptian government is solely entitled to pull the Pharaohs out of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), following the vicious attack on Togo s national team. The driver of Togo s bus was instantly killed Friday and other delegation members were terribly wounded when gunmen opened fire on …
Benin battle for recognition again
COTONOU: The Squirrels of Benin will be featuring at their third Nations Cup finals to further underline the steady progress this tiny west African country has made in recent years. It was not until the 2004 Nations Cup in Tunisia that Benin debuted in the Nations Cup and they ended up not winning any game …
Mozambique aim to prove a point after long absence
MAPUTO: The Mambas of Mozambique are one of the dark horses at Angola 2010 after a solid showing in the qualifying series for the tournament. This African Nations Cup will be Mozambique s fourth appearance at the finals, having also featured in the 1986, 1996 and 1998 editions of the competition. In all three appearances, …
Nigeria aim for third Nations Cup trophy
LAGOS: Even though Nigeria have won the African Nations Cup twice, they are regarded as underachievers considering the huge pool of talent at their disposal. Angola 2010 will be their 14th appearance at this tournament, where they have also been beaten finalists four times and finished third on five other occasions. There are those who …
Jose hopes midas touch will rub off on Angola – Preview
LUANDA: Portuguese coach Manuel Jose hopes to transfer his midas touch from club to national team level Sunday when he leads Angola into an African Nations Cup rocked by a terror attack on the Togo bus convoy. Jose and the Palancas Negras (Black Antelopes) confront Mali at the new 50,000-seat November 11 Stadium here in …
Togo orders attacked team home amid renewed threats by Angolan rebels
CABINDA: Togo s government insisted Sunday that the national football team return from the African Nations Cup in Angola after a deadly attack on their convoy, even after the squad said they wanted to play. Separatist guerrillas who claimed a deadly shooting on Togo s football team threatened new attacks in Angola, warning on Sunday …
Feud erupts over broadcasting rights of African Cup matches
CAIRO: The Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) is caught in a feud with Qatar-based Al Jazeera over the rights to broadcast of the African Cup of Nations matches which kicked off in Angola Sunday. Last November, Al Jazeera acquired all the sports content, rights of broadcast and trademarks of the Arab Radio and Television …
Egypt coach Hassan Shehata
CAIRO: Hassan Shehata was in charge of the Pharaohs of Egypt for their last two victories in the African Nations Cups. He was not a popular choice when he replaced fired Italian coach, Marco Tardelli, in 2004 but has not looked back since then. Besides the Nations Cup triumphs, the 60-year-old coach led Egypt to …
African Cup will affect European leagues
PARIS: When the African Cup of Nations comes around, Europe s top clubs tend to suffer. Since nearly all the best players from Africa play in Europe, the biennial tournament that starts Sunday in Angola will have a strong impact on some of the world s top leagues. Chelsea, which leads the English Premier League, …
Four Seasons hosts annual football league
Egypt star Mohamed Zidan
CAIRO: Egypt striker Mohamed Zidan is expected to continue from where he left off at the 2008 Nations Cup in Ghana, where he helped his country to a record sixth triumph. Zidan scored twice and assisted on several more including the championship-winning goal by Mohamed Aboutrika after he forced the very experienced Cameroon defender Rigobert …
Barakat pondered international retirement
CAIRO: Ahly midfielder Mohamed Barakat stated that he had contemplated retiring from international football after Egypt s 1-0 defeat to Algeria in November s World Cup decider. The playoff game, which took place in Sudan, was set up after both teams became equal in points, goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head record in the World …
National football team under pressure after World Cup failure
CAIRO: Angola 2010 will be a true test of character for six-time African champions Egypt, who are still smarting from their failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. The Pharaohs were expected to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa for the first time since their last appearance in 1990, but were upstaged …
Gouna show interest in Ahly duo
CAIRO: Gouna have enquired about the availability of Ahly strike duo Osama Hosni and Ahmed Belal. Ahly sporting director Hadi Khashaba revealed the interest from the league newcomers, even though an official bid has yet to arrive. We received an enquiry from Gouna about Hosni and Belal, Khashaba told FilGoal.com on Wednesday. It is not …
Zaki transfer-listed by Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Amr Zaki has been put on the transfer list after failing to justify his continuous absence from training, the club said on Wednesday. We are open to offers for Zaki. Any worthy offer will be accepted, Zamalek board member and club icon Hazem Emam told FilGoal.com. The club can no longer bear …
Mido tipped for England return, says report
CAIRO: Zamalek on-loan striker Ahmed “Mido Hossam is linked with a January return to the Premier League, according to Skysports.com. The report claims that the 26-year-old, who is on a season-long loan from Middlesbrough, is on the shortlist of two Premiership clubs. Should he leave Egypt this winter, Mido will also join a new club …
Shehata praise for Egypt trio
CAIRO: Egypt coach Hassan Shehata is satisfied with the impact made by trio Hossam Ghaly, Mohamed Abdel-Shafi and Mohamed “Geddo Nagi in the wake of the 1-0 win over Mali. Nassr midfielder Ghaly managed to re-establish his national team place by breaking into Shehata s African Cup of Nations roster after missing out on several …
Nigeria held by Zambia before facing Egypt
CAIRO: Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Zambia in their last game before facing Egypt in their African Cup of Nations (CAN) opener on Tuesday. The Super Eagles coach Shuaibu Amodu named his regular players in the starting line-up, including Wolfsburg striker Obafemi Martins who shook off a shin injury in time to …
CAN opener very important, says Egypt skipper
CAIRO: Ahmed Hassan believes the outcome of Egypt s opening African Cup of Nations clash against Nigeria will set the tone for his side s shows during the rest of the tournament. Opening games are always very important, the Egypt skipper told Modern Sport late on Wednesday. Our match against Nigeria will show how we …
Geddo gives Egypt narrow win
CAIRO: Second-half substitute Mohamed Nagi Geddo scored to give Egypt a 1-0 win over Mali in a friendly game in Dubai as part of both teams preparations for this month s African Cup of Nations (CAN). The majority of Egypt s regulars took part in the game, unlike the Eagles who played the game without …
Petrojet's Shaaban lured by Zamalek approach
CAIRO: Zamalek-target Mohamed Shaaban says a move to the Cairo club in the January transfer window appeals to him. The Petrojet midfielder, who was called up to Egypt s provisional squad for the African Cup of Nations but missed out on the final list, was recently approached by the White Knights. Shaaban stated that he …
Football: Angola look to exploit home advantage
LUANDA: Angola approach the African Cup of Nations as one of the lowest ranked contenders and after a failed campaign to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Yet under skilled new coach Manuel Jose Angola, whose fortunes have dipped since appearing at the 2006 World Cup, are counting on the hosts effect to steer them …
Ivory Coast favored as Nations Cup launches African feast
LUANDA: The 2010 African football feast begins Sunday in Angola with the Nations Cup serving as a tempting starter ahead of the multi-flavored World Cup main course. Only hosts South Africa of the six World Cup qualifiers from Africa will be missing and Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria are expected to make the …
Jose the key to Angola's Cup run
LUANDA: Manuel Jose, appointed Angola’s coach last June, could emerge as the star turn for the hosts of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. The wily 63-year-old took over the Palancas Negras after a successful five year spell at the helm of top Egyptian side Al-Ahly, and in his six month tenure he appears to …