Arab Contractors midfielder Ahmed Zahran is on his way to joining Ismaili in the near future, Dervishes board member Mohamed Salah Abou-Greisha said. Zahran, 29, has a contract at Green Mountain until next summer, but he could join Ismaili in January if Contractors accepted an offer. We are in advanced talks with Zahran and the …

Hull City is ready to vie with Blackburn Rovers for signing Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou, according to the daily Mirror. The English newspaper claimed that Hull boss Phil Brown is eager to land the 25-year-old at KC Stadium in the upcoming winter break. Abd-Rabou is currently on loan from Ismaili at Ahly Dubai, who led …

Senegal striker Henri Camara scored the winning goal as Wigan secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Everton, in the absence of Amr Zaki. Steve Bruce s side missed their top marksman due to injury, but Camara did well to fill in the Egyptian s boots. The 31-year-old scored six minutes into the second half, after …

CAIRO: Brazil coach Dunga said he won t be taking the Pharaohs lightly when the two teams meet in the Confederations Cup in June. I saw some games for Egypt and I liked the way they play, Dunga was quoted as saying by the Brazilian Football Confederation s official website. They have a good team, …

CAIRO: Zamalek have fined striker Junior Agogo $20,000 as a result of his improper conduct during the team s scoreless draw with Petrojet in the Egyptian League. According to Ahmed Refaat, the football director of the Cairo-based club, the technical staff decided to penalize the Ghanaian international after watching the game video. Beforehand, the controversial …

CAIRO: Ismaili board has accepted the resignation of assistant coach Khaled Al-Qammash on Monday. Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan told FilGoal.com that no other changes will be made within the technical staff led by Brazilian coach Ricardo. An Ismaili insider told FilGoal.com on Sunday that Ricardo asked to remove Al-Qammash from his position due to recurrent …

CAIRO: ENPPI s Ahmed Al-Muhammadi will undergo a medical check up at Blackburn Rovers on Monday after convincing manager Paul Ince that he is good enough to play in the Premiership. The versatile midfielder has flown to England on Thursday to have a trial at Rovers and he has seemingly impressed Ince. During Rovers’ training, …

CAIRO: Italy coach Marcello Lippi highlighted the threat that Egypt might pose in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The world champions were drawn with Egypt in Group B of the tournament, which will take place in South Africa in June of next year. Do not forget, Egypt is a very dangerous side in that competition, …

CAIRO: Hassan Shehata is happy that Egypt avoided being drawn alongside European champions Spain in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The Pharaohs were drawn with world champions Italy, Copa America winners Brazil and the United States in Group B of the tournament. An Italy test is easier than Spain s, Shehata told Arab Radio and …

JOHANNESBURG: African Cup of Nations holder Egypt was given a tough draw Saturday for next year s Confederations Cup, being pitted against world champion Italy, five-time World Cup winner Brazil, and the United States. European champion Spain received an easier draw and will come up against New Zealand, Iraq and host South Africa for a …

CAIRO: Former Egypt coach Mahmoud Al-Gohari believes the Pharaohs are well capable of reaching the Confederations Cup semis. Egypt were drawn along with world champions Italy, Copa America winners Brazil and the United States in Group B of the tournament. The African champions will have to spring a surprise if they are to make it …

ISMAILIA: Ismaili played down reports claiming that team forward Mostafa Karim had traveled to Iraq without the club s permission. The costal club general director Abdel-Rahman Anous said on Saturday the Iraqi player flew home to join his country s Olympic team. The Iraqi Football Association sent us an official request to include Karim in …

Zamalek are not thinking straight these days. On the one hand their LE1,000 a day Ghanaian import Junior Agogo has proved a complete dud but on the other they are incensed he was slapped with a three-match ban. On the one hand they are happy that today s derby with Ahly has been postponed because …

CAIRO: Despite suffering from an ankle injury, Zamalek keeper Mohamed Abdel-Monsef is fighting to regain full fitness ahead of the Cairo derby against Ahly on Nov. 22. The coaching staff gave me two days rest ending on Wednesday, after that I ll be doing my best to be ready for the Ahly clash, Abdel-Monsef told …

CAIRO: Zamalek football director Ahmed Refaat protested against Junior Agogo s suspension, following his inappropriate gesture during the Egyptian League game against Petrojet. The 29-year-old was handed a three-match suspension and a fine of LE 20,000 by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Tuesday. Refaat reiterated that the referee didn t mention Agogo s misconduct …

CAIRO: Ahly s football committee has decided that the football team will depart to Japan to participate in the FIFA World Club Cup on Dec. 5. The timing will be one week ahead of the competition s launch, as Ahly look to adapt with the Japanese climate and surroundings before their first game against Pachuca …

CAIRO: Ahly have sent the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) a provisional list of 30 players, who will participate in the Club World Cup in Japan. The initial team will be narrowed down to a list of 23 players and 22 accompanying officials and staff members, which must be sent to FIFA by Nov. …

CAIRO: Egypt and ENPPI midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi said that he will go on trial with Blackburn Rovers after Wednesday s friendly with Benin. The 21-year-old claims he has an appointment with Rovers boss Paul Ince, for a prospected move in January. I will fly to England on Thursday for a trial with Blackburn, upon the …

CAIRO: Petrojet coach Mokhtar Mokhtar said he s targeting the Egyptian League title this season to the delight of the club s Suez-loyal fans. The Petroleum side is topping the Egyptian league table with 25 points after a brilliant start to the season. I wish I could lead my team to the first Egyptian League …

CAIRO: Middlesbrough could be boosted by the return of injured striker Ahmed “Mido Hossam when they take on Bolton Wanderers in the Premiership on Saturday. The Egyptian has been ruled out since the start of November with a hamstring injury, missing the last two outings at Aston Villa and Everton. But according to manager Gareth …

CAIRO: Olympic have announced the sacking of coach Mosheer Osman, to be replaced by Mohamed Helmi. Osman was relieved of his duty due to poor results, which left the newly-promoted side second from bottom with 11 points from 12 league games. The former Eritrea coach led the Alexandrian outfit to a famous victory over Zamalek …

CAIRO: Tersana are eager to sign a loan-deal with Ahly youth team defender Ahmed Attwa in the winter break, new coach Mohamed Omar said. We have officially approached Ahly for Attwa as we are looking to intensify the squad in January, Omar told FilGoal.com. Our situation is difficult and we have to buy more players …

CAIRO: Emad Meteb s agent Nader Shawki rejected reports linking the Egypt striker with a move to Middlesbrough. There is no offer from Middlesbrough for Meteb, Shawki, who is also the agent of Amr Zaki, told FilGoal.com. I have been in England for a month now and no one from Middlesbrough spoke with me in …

CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) have suspended Zamalek striker Junior Agogo for three league games. The Ghanaian will also be obliged to pay a fine of LE 20,000, following his misconduct during Zamalek s goalless draw at league leaders Petrojet on Nov.14. Since his summer move to the Whites on a free transfer, the …

CAIRO: African champions Ahly were set to resume training yesterday, Tuesday, in order to prepare for next Saturday s Cairo derby against arch-rivals Zamalek. The Egyptian champions are boosted by their historic CAF Champions League triumph on Sunday, having beaten Cotonsport 4-2 on aggregate in the final to claim a record sixth title. Assistant coach …

CAIRO: The Egyptian pair Mohamed Abdel-Wahed and Mohamed Samir played well as SK Lierse beat KSK Ronse 2-0 in the Belgian second division. The win lifts Lierse to second position in the table with 24 points, the club s best so far in the season. Lierse opened the scoring on nine minutes thanks to a …

CAIRO: Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce said that the club might not be able to permanently sign Amr Zaki if the Egyptian s price keeps going up. Zaki is currently on a one-year loan contract at Wigan from Zamalek; the deal gives the Latics an advantage of signing the 25-year-old ahead of other clubs, upon …

CAIRO: Zamalek board have issued a statement on the club s official website congratulating Ahly for winning the CAF Champions League trophy. Zamalek football director Ahmed Refaat said that the club will be holding a training camp in Ismailia starting Wednesday, as part of the team s preparations for the upcoming league derby against Ahly …

CAIRO: Five Ahly players have been called up by coach Hassan Shehata for Egypt’s upcoming friendly game against Benin on Nov. 19. Shehata has been waiting until Ahly finishes their commitments in the CAF African Champions League before announcing his final squad to meet Benin. Egypt assistant coach Shawki Gharib told FilGoal.com that Shehata decided …

CAIRO: Ahly goalkeeping coach Ahmed Nagi dished out praise for Amir Abdel-Hamid, saying that the keeper was the hero of the CAF Champions League final against Coton Sport. The Red Devils have been crowned African champions after a 4-2 aggregate victory over the Cameroonian outfit on Sunday. Amir stood firm and put in a riveting …