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Mido ousted from Algeria clash
CAIRO: Wigan Athletic striker Ahmed “Mido Hossam was not included in the 28-man squad named by Egypt coach Hassan Shehata for the Oman friendly and the Algeria World Cup qualifier. The Egyptian Football Association s official website announced the names of the players, who will play against Oman, Algeria and Rwanda in the World Cup …
Moawad blames pressure for Ahly's inconsistency
CAIRO: Ahly left-back Sayed Moawad admitted the psychological pressure on his side took its toll on their perfmance as the Egyptian Premier League nears its finale. The Red Devils used to wrap up the league title several rounds before the end during the past four seasons. This season the title winner will be determined in …
Al-Hadari eyes silverware before Egypt return
CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadari is desperate to help Sion win the Swiss Cup title before heading back to the Egyptian Premier League. Sion will be aiming for an 11th cup title when they face Young Boys on Wednesday night, with the Egypt goalkeeper between the posts. Al-Hadari, who reiterated that a return to Ahly is quiet …
Zaki open to Zamalek option
CAIRO: Amr Zaki is keeping his options open for the new season by not ruling out a return to Zamalek. The Egyptian striker, who is currently nursing a knee injury, is set to finish a season-long at Wigan Athletic from the Cairo club. I will make a decision on my future in six weeks time. …
Gaafar eyeing Ahly upset
CAIRO: Gaish boss Farouk Gaafar is targeting an earth-shattering win over Ahly, “only for the sake of his team , ahead of Wednesday s crucial league finale. The Zamalek legend led Ghazl Mahalla to a 1-1 draw with the Red Devils back in 2002, handing Ismaili the league title. This time Gaafar is looking to …
Al-Safti punished by Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek defender Amr Al-Safti has been penalized by the club for “skipping training without permission , the Cairo giants said. After being left out of Wednesday s league finale with Police Union, Al-Safti is facing an imminent fine. He will be fined according to our regulations, Zamalek assistant coach Sami Al-Sheshini told the club …
ENPPI earn vital draw at ASEC
CAIRO: ENPPI salvaged a 2-2 draw at ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Confederation Cup round of 16 on Sunday to put one foot in the next round. The Ivorian side were fired ahead early in the first half when Zagbayou Hugues cannoned an unstoppable long-range shot. But the hosts quickly leveled the score when ENPPI …
Ahly disagree with EFA on league decider date
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association suggested holding the potential Egyptian Premier League decider between Ismaili and Ahly on June 10, but the Red Devils objected. The match date was proposed upon the request of Egypt coach Hassan Shehata, who urged the EFA not to hold any competitive matches after the league final round that will …
Ismaili's Gamal to have knee operation in Egypt
CAIRO: Ismaili winger Omar Gamal will undergo knee surgery in Egypt after his anterior cruciate ligament injury was confirmed. The influential midfielder, who sustained the injury in Monday s league win over Telecom Egypt, was set to travel to Germany for treatment. But after the final examinations, Ismaili medical staff vouched that Gamal can be …
Uncertainty looms over Egyptian Olympic Committee's new statute
CAIRO: The Egyptian Olympic Committee’s (EOC) extraordinary general assembly postponed its elections pending the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) approval on the new charter. The elections were originally scheduled for May 15. “We didn’t have a choice but to postpone the elections, otherwise it would have been condemned by the IOC, Khaled Zein El-Din, general secretary …
Zamalek resolve Abdullah-Samir spat
CAIRO: Zamalek as sistant coach Mahmoud Saad intervened to end the recent conflict that took place between players Mohamed Abdullah and Mahmoud Samir. The duo had an altercation during a practice match on Saturday, after they refused to exchange passes with each other. Abdullah got enraged by the incident and swore at his teammate to …
Al-Badri commends Abou-Trika's perfomance
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri was delighted with Mohamed Abou-Trika s display during the team s 3-0 win over Santos FC in the CAF Confederation Cup. The game witnessed the Egypt forward s return to form, as he scored once and set up striker Osama Hosni to hit the net on two other occasions. …
Ahly shrug off setbacks to outclass Santos
CAIRO: Egyptian giants Al-Ahly shrugged off recent setbacks to outplay Angolan visitors Santos 3-0 Saturday in an African Confederation Cup qualifier. Ahly suffered a shock loss to international rookies Kano Pillars of Nigeria in an African Champions League eliminator this month and highly successful Portuguese Manuel Jose quits in two weeks to coach Angola. The …
Ahly sign Smouha full-back
CAIRO: Ahly have officially concluded the signing of Smouha left-back Wael Shafik, the club s marketing director Adli Al-Qaeyi told FilGoal.com. While Al-Qaeyi refused to disclose the deal s worth, Smouha president Mohamed Farag Amer told the second division club s official website that the player was sold for LE 1.75 million. Amer added that …
Sports Talk: Can't get closer
We are in the midst of a photo finish in the Egyptian football league. Ahly and Ismaili, tied at 60 points, one game left for each. It s one of the closest races in years. Six years to be exact. The last down- to-the-wire was in 2003 when Zamalek nipped Ahly by one point on …
Gaish's Arko reveals German interest
CAIRO: Gaish hitman Ernest Papa Arko revealed that he had received offers from Germany, but said that his club are not willing to sell him. The 25-year-old Ghanaian said that Bundesliga mid-tablers Bochum and second division Duisburg have made enquiries about him for next season. I can confirm that I have received invitations from Bochum …
Masri target Ahly's Farag
CAIRO: Masri are interested in signing Ahly s unsettled striker Ahmed Hassan Farag, the club s chairman Ali Farag said on Thursday. Coach Bertalan Bicskei believes Farag would be a valuable addition to our squad, Farag was quoted as saying by Egyptian daily Al-Messa. We have opened negotiations with Ahly over the possibility of signing …
Ismaili want foreign referee for league finale
CAIRO: Ismaili are seeking to get the Egyptian Football Association to appoint a foreign referee for their final Egyptian Premier League game against Tersana on May 20, according to board member Khaled Al-Tayeb. Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai had been assigned to preside over the Dervishes’ 1-0 win at Telecom Egypt on Monday, and the coastal …
Mortada Mansour to take part in Zamalek elections
CAIRO: Mortada Mansour has been given the green light by Egyptian State Council to run for presidency in Zamalek s upcoming elections on May 29. A decision banning Mansour from taking part in the elections was issued by the National Sports Council (NSC) on April 30 due to his criminal record. However, Mansour appealed the …
Manuel Jose named coach of Angolan national team
LUANDA: Angola’s football federation has named Manuel Jose as the new coach of its national team. Jose, from Portugal, was expected to arrive by the end of the month. He replaces Angolan Mabie de Almeida, who was fired last month amid criticism the team was performing poorly in the run-up to the African Cup of …
Ahly close in on Smouha left-back
CAIRO: Ahly are close to signing Smouha left-back Wael Shafik as they continue to scout for talent in the Egyptian second division. The Red Devils have announced on Wednesday the signing of Nasr sweeper Mohamed Khalaf. Their relentless efforts have taken them to within touching distance of another capture in the lower division. Shafik received …
Ricardo to leave Ismaili – agent
ISMAILIYA: Coach Ricardo Ferreira will leave Ismaili at the end of the season even if he led the club to winning the league title, the Brazilian s agent revealed. Ricardo has already agreed with the Ismaili board not to see out the remainder of his contract, agent Ahmed Abbas told FilGoal.com. He will terminate his …
Gomaa doubtful for Santos tie
CAIRO: Ahly center-half Wael Gomaa could miss Saturday s CAF Confederation Cup meeting with Santos of Angola due to injury, the Egyptian champions said. The 33-year-old is struggling with a groin problem sustained in Monday s league win over Harras Hodoud. Gomaa has just recovered from a hamstring injury against Hodoud, and didn’t seem to …
Ahly complete Khalaf signing
CAIRO: Ahly have completed the signing of Nasr sweeper Mohamed Khalaf, the Cairo giants announced on Wednesday. Khalaf has signed a deal with us, Ahly marketing director Adli Al-Qaeyi told FilGoal.com. Nasr spokesman Abdel-Nasser Zidan also confirmed that Khalaf has joined Ahly but refused to disclose the transfer fee. The Egyptian champions beat arch-rivals Zamalek …
Zaki will return in two weeks, says agent
CAIRO: Wigan Athletic striker Amr Zaki is going to get back in action in nearly a fortnight and will be able to catch Egypt s trip to Algeria in the World Cup qualifiers, his agent Nader Shawki revealed. The 26-year-old picked up a knee injury in the Lastics 3-1 loss at West Bromwich Albion in …
Telecom surprised us, says Ismaili assistant coach
CAIRO: Ismaili assistant coach Ahmed Al-Agouz admitted that Telecom Egypt had adopted a different playing style than what the Dervishes coaching staff expected. The coastal side sealed a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Telecom at Military Academy Stadium, and the latter put up an uphill struggle during the game. We knew they will play offensively like …
Al-Badri admits Ismaili distraction
CAIRO: Hossam Al-Badri admitted that even though Ahly beat Harras Hodoud, its players were distracted by the game between Ismaili and Telecom Egypt. Ahly secured a 1-0 win at Max Stadium on Monday, whilst their arch-rivals edged past Telecom with the same scoreline in Cairo. The results meant that Ahly and Ismaili remained tied on …
Al-Sheshini satisfied with Asyut draw
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Sami Al-Sheshini is convinced that his side s goalless draw with Asyut Petroleum is a satisfactory result. The Petroleum outfit put in one of their finest performances in Monday s game, trying to claim all three points and stay clear of the Egyptian Premier League relegation mire. We got the upper …
Assiut hold Zamalek to stay in top flight
CAIRO: Asyut Petroleum secured their place in the Egyptian Premier League next season after claiming a goalless draw with Zamalek in Cairo. The draw left Mohamed Amer s team in 12th place on 33 points, four points off the relegation zone. Zamalek remain sixth on 39. Asyut were largely helped by Ghazl Mahalla s 1-0 …
Jose set to coach Angola after quitting Ahly
JOHANNESBURG: Highly successful Portuguese coach Manuel Jose is set to take charge of Angola after quitting Egyptian giants Al-Ahly on Sunday. An Ahly statement released in Cairo said Jose would be in charge of the Cairo ‘Red Devils’ for the last time at the end of this month when the club play an African Confederation …