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GOLF IN EGYPT: Egyptian working women . in golf?
We have written about the need for Egyptians to work in the golf industry. Until now, most Egyptians working in the industry have been men who started out at a young age as caddies in one of the old clubs – Gezirah Sporting, Mena House or Alexandria Sporting. These men have become golf teachers; very …
Hadary Returns
Three players dismissed as Ittihad hold Zamalek
CAIRO: Ittihad Alexandria held Zamalek to a 1-1 draw in the Egyptian League on Wednesday in an ill-tempered game that saw three players from both sides sent-off. Referee Medhat Abdel Aziz awarded each side a penalty kick and handed up red cards to Amr Al-Safti and Mahmoud Abdel “Shikabala Razeq from Zamalek and Ittihad s …
Abd-Rabou confirms Ismaili stay
CAIRO: Hosni Abd-Rabou attended the hearing in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday and confirmed his wish to stay with Ismaili. When I was asked where I want to be, I said that I want to play for Ismaili, he told FilGoal.com. I had also to explain my situation and …
Mido leads Boro to FA Cup quarters
CAIRO: Egyptian striker Ahmed Hossam Mido scored an extra-time goal to help Middlesbrough beat Sheffield United 1-0 in the FA Cup round 16. The 90 minutes ended scoreless and the match went to extra-times. Mido stuck the winner five minutes before time but his shot was deflected and keeper Paddy Kenny failed to retrieve the …
El-Hadary's possible Sion move takes new twist
GENEVA: The possible transfer of Egypt s African Nations Cup-winning goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary to Sion took a new twist on Wednesday with the Swiss club asking FIFA for a temporary transfer certificate. El-Hadary arrived in Switzerland last Friday and has trained several times with Sion s goalkeeping coach Marco Pasolo though there has been drama …
Tough draw for Egypt in African Nations Championship
Egypt have been handed a tough draw in the new African Nations Championship as they will face Tunisia and Libya. In case of qualification, the Pharaohs will face the winner from Morocco and Algeria. The competition will only feature footballers playing inside the Africa, and should be played every two years. CAF divided the continent …
Boro furious as Mido set for bench role
CAIRO: Ahmed “Mido Hossam was poised to start on the bench when Middlesbrough take on Sheffield United in the FA Cup fifth round replay on Wednesday, according to reports in England. Mido had an injury-plagued bout since joining Boro last year, despite a bright start with the Yorkshire club. Furthermore, Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky is …
Abou Trika to start rehab next week
CAIRO: Mohamed Abou Trika will return to Cairo next week to start rehabilitation after successfully undergoing a knee operation in Germany on Wednesday. Abou Trika had an operation on Wednesday, and he is expected to return to Egypt by next Sunday for rehab, Al Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri told FilGoal.com. Abou Trika will be …
Zaki to miss Ittihad game
CAIRO: Amr Zaki has been confirmed out of Zamalek s game against Ittihad Alexandria on Wednesday, the club said. The Egypt ace missed Zamalek s 1-0 win over Baladeya last weekend with a knee injury. Zaki recently declared that his injury was mainly caused by the artificial turf of Rwanda APR s ground, where Zamalek …
Abou-Treika to undergo knee surgery
Ahli star Mohamed Abou-Treika will fly to Germany on Tuesday in order to undergo a knee operation, the Cairo club said. The Egypt playmaker had a scan on Tuesday and an interstitial tear in the medial collateral knee ligament was confirmed. The news come despite the fact that Ahli played down the injury initially, suggesting …
Mosselhi plays down resignation claims
ALEXANDRIA: Ittihad of Alexandria Chairman Mohamed Mosselhi has denied speculations claiming that the board will step down in the next few hours following the team s defeat against Haras Al-Hodoud. Board member Hesham Al-Torqi has hinted that he could quit after the club s poor performances but Mosselhi confirmed that he will remain in charge. …
Cup quarter-finals dates set
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association announced that the quarter-finals stage of the Cup will be played on March 5 and 6. League surprise package Petrojet will meet Harras Al-Hodoud on March 5, as ENPPI clash with Ittihad on the same day. Zamalek will face Suez Cement on March 6, and Arab Contractors will play against …
Mansour fired as Zamalek assistant coach, Helmi named
Ayman Mansour has been fired as Zamalek assistant coach on Saturday, with Mohamed Helmi named as his successor. Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas said Helmi will be playing an effective role as a member of manager Ruud Krol s backroom staff. As Abbas announced the decision, Mansour was speaking to reporters in a press conference after …
Cup quarter-finals dates set
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association announced that the quarter-finals stage of the Cup will be played on March 5 and 6. League surprise package Petrojet will meet Harras Al-Hodoud on March 5, as ENPPI clash with Ittihad on the same day. Zamalek will face Suez Cement on March 6, and Arab Contractors will play against …
Al Ahly play down Abou Trika injury fears
CAIRO: Al Ahly s official web site said that Mohamed Abou Trika s knee injury is unlikely to be a serious one. Abou Trika complained from his knee after the 1-0 win at Ghazl Mahalla on Saturday, and failed to train with the team since then. However, Al Ahly physio Al-Shahhat Mahmoud believes that the …
Al-Hadari explains Sion move
CAIRO: Egypt keeper Essam Al-Hadari insisted on Saturday that money was not his motivation to make a surprising move to Swiss side Sion. I was dreaming of playing in Europe. It was the last chance for me to move abroad because I m not young, the 35-year-old goalie said. Maybe Al Ahly have a better …
Sports Talk: After Africa, the world
We re still flying high with our African winning football team. Tomorrow the nation s parliament will be the latest site for some more feting. But people have started to look ahead, specifically to the 2010 World Cup. It is truly amazing how Egypt, which has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record six …
Ahly beat Masri to go 10 clear
CAIRO: Al Ahly edged 1-0 past Al Masri in the Egyptian League on Wednesday to go 10 points clear at the top of the table. Mohamed Barakat scored the winner in the 65th minute with a low shot. The defending champions now have 42 points, followed by Petrojet, who raised their tally to 32 points …
Zidan to miss Zurich trip
CAIRO: Hamburg forward Mohamed Zidan has been ruled out of Thursday s FC Zurich clash in UEFA Cup because of a back injury. According to the club s official website, Zidan felt pains in his back during Wednesday s training session and he will take his time to rest. Hamburg will have an easy task …
Mansour excuses Zamalek's 'exhausted' players
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Ayman Mansour said the 1-0 defeat to Ismaili was down to exhaustion rather than tactical problems. The Cairo giants resumed the Egyptian League action with a disappointing away loss to Ismaili, thanks to Hosni Abd-Rabou s late strike. Mansour believes Zamalek s trip to Rwanda to face APR in the CAF …
Volleyball captain relishes Egypt's Olympics chances
CAIRO: For almost two decades, he has been a key player in the national volleyball’s squad. His extraordinary spike skills have frequently helped Egypt seal memorable victories in highly competitive games, and in 2000 he was named team captain following the summer Olympics held in Sydney. Ever since then, the team has managed to achieve …
Hadari on the run to Sion
CAIRO: Al Ahly keeper Essam Al-Hadari traveled to Switzerland early on Thursday in order to complete his move to FC Sion against the will of his club. According to the club s website, an emergency meeting will be held in the next few hours in order to discuss the matter. The 35-year old keeper is …
Botswana goalkeeper hopes not to be marooned with Egyptian club
GABORONE: Botswana Defense Force goalkeeper Modiri Marumo has signed a three-year contract with Egyptian club Haras El Hodoud, his club said on Monday. He impressed the Alexandria-based team when playing for Botswana against eventual champions Egypt in 2008 African Nations Cup qualifiers, keeping a clean sheet in Gaborone and conceding just one goal in Cairo. …
Egyptian League resumes with tough clashes
CAIRO: The Egyptian Premier League resumed on Wednesday, with no less than 15 members of Egypt’s African Cup of Nations winning squad boosting their clubs. The main event will witness a confrontation between underachieving duo Ismaili and Zamalek, who are both desperate to catch up with leaders Al Ahly. Even though Ismaili is without influential …
Gaish beat USMA to bounce back in ACL
CAIRO: Al Gaish revived their hopes of the Arab Champions League semi-finals following their precious 1-0 away win over USM of Algiers, on Monday. Mamdouh Abel Hay headed the winner in the 77th minute to clinch his side s first victory of the group stage. They could have stretched their lead but the players lack …
Mido determined to regain top form
CAIRO: Ahmed “Mido Hossam said he is ready to regain form and fitness during Middlesbrough s upcoming matches, following a lengthy layoff with a groin injury. The Egyptian striker made his first Boro start since October on Sunday, as the Premiership side was held to a 0-0 FA Cup draw with second division Sheffield United. …
Shikabala to make Ismaili trip
CAIRO: Mahmoud Shikabala Abdel Razeq has been included in Zamalek s squad that will take on Ismaili today in week 16 of the Egyptian Premier League. The player was banned for six months by Fifa, because of a breach of contract with Greek club Paok, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport lifted the ban …
Egypt cancels Danish dates over cartoon row
COPENHAGEN: Egypt has cancelled two youth internationals against Denmark over the controversial Prophet Mohamed cartoon printed in Danish newspapers, the Danish Football Federation (DBU) said Monday. The DBU said the Egyptians had cited security reasons for the cancellation of the matches scheduled for Feb. 26 and 28 in Egypt. The Egyptians did not mention specific …