CAIRO: New signing Sherif Ashraf could make his Zamalek debut after being selected by manager Ruud Krol for Thursday s league game against Enppi The 20-year-old striker, who made controversial move from Zamalek s arch rivals al Ahly two weeks ago, has been leading the headlines recently despite not playing a single senior game. Zamalek …

CAIRO: For years we’ve been seeing the creative fund-raising ads for the Children’s Cancer hospital 57357. Public figures, actors, actresses and singers have been supporting the project by encouraging people to donate, especially during the month of Ramadan. It was only fitting that the hospital s official opening take place on the eve of the …

CAIRO: Egypt got a relatively easy draw for the group stage of the Arab Games on Tuesday as they will face Libya, United Arab of Emirates and Palestine in group A. Saudi Arabia have been put on top of group B alongside with Sudan, Yemen and Kuwait. Port Said will host the group A matches …

CAIRO: The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced the creation of a new international tournament only for players participating in their country s local league. CAF president Issa Hayatou said that the competition is intended to give a chance to local African players. We have decided to create a new competition that will showcase the best …

CAIRO: Egypt skipper Ahmed Hassan apologized for being sent off in the 2008 African Nations Cup qualifier 0-0 draw in Burundi on Sunday. The Anderlecht playmaker saw red shortly after the break when he lashed out at a Burundi player, and his expulsion had a negative impact on the African champions. I want to apologize …

CAIRO: African champions Egypt have once again failed to grab a win away from home, settling for a goalless draw at minnows Burundi in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday. Egypt played the second-half with 10 men after skipper Ahmed Hassan was handed a straight red card for kicking an opponent in the …

CAIRO: The league game between Al Ahly and Arab Contractors will take place this Thursday after the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) rejected Al Ahly’s request to move the game before Ramadan. The EFA did not specify any reasons for the decision which came against the desire of both clubs, who jointly agreed upon moving the …

CAIRO: Ittihad playmaker Youssef Hamdi has been suspended by the club for one match and fined LE 20,000, following his furious reaction to being substituted in a friendly against Ahli Benghazi on Sunday. Hamdi was in rage when coach Mohamed Salah took him off 25 minutes after his half-time introduction in the 2-1 win over …

CAIRO: Ahmed Fathi s move to Ahly will not go smoothly because the player had signed a paper prohibiting him from playing for any Egyptian side except Ismaili, his agent revealed on Monday. I was surprised of this move, Ahmed Al-Rifaie told Egyptian TV. I knew about this deal after Fathi has already agreed terms …

CAIRO: Libya missed out on a place in next year s African Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Saturday. Galatasaray striker Shabani Nonda gave the hosts the lead five minutes before the break through a penalty following Mbala Mbuta’s fall inside the area. Libya’s Khaled Hussein leveled the score seven …

CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Mohsen Abou-Greisha said he has turned down a loan offer from UAE side Ras Al-Khaimah, preferring to stay with the Egyptian side until his contract runs out in June. At the end of the season, I will see whether to sign a new deal with Ismaili or to move away from …

CAIRO: Al Ahly agreed to play Arab Contractors on Wednesday, instead of Thursday, which will likely be the first day of Ramadan. According to Al Ahly s official website, the club accepted the Contractor s request on Saturday, and both teams will await the final decision of the Egyptian Football Association. Striker Osama Hosni will …

LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Ivory Coast qualified for the African Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Gabon on Saturday. The Elephants, who reached the final last year but lost to Egypt on penalties, needed only a point to clinch first place from Group One, which had only three teams because Djibouti withdrew. …

CAIRO: Fifa have sorted out Hosni Abd-Rabou s transfer wrangle by ruling in favor of French club Strasbourg, Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Vice President Ahmed Shobeir said on Thursday. Although the EFA have given Ismaili the green light to field Abd-Rabou last month, it now appears that the Egypt international midfielder will return to Strasbourg, …

CAIRO: The Egyptian team were forced to change their training ground on Tuesday after supporters invaded the pitch in absence of appropriate level of security. Chaos ruled in Maadi Sporting Club as fans mixed with reporters just before the training began. Club officials and security forces failed to clear the pitch, forcing manager Hassan Shehata …

After the news rocked the country when it happened, it hardly got a mention anywhere that this week marked the first anniversary of the death of Egyptian international footballer Mohamed Abdel-Wahab at the age of 23, from a sudden heart attack while training. What was mentioned, though, were several other players who have met the …

CAIRO: Mohamed Zidan has been ruled out of Egypt s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Sunday due to injury. Egypt doctor Ahmed Maged told reporters on Wednesday that the Hamburg forward suffers a foot injury that he aggravated during his side’s 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Zidan attempted to …

CAIRO: Mighty Al Ahly of Egypt overcame a recent slump to beat Asec of Ivory Coast 2-0 Sunday and reach the African Champions League semi-finals. The deadlock in a tense winner-takes-all tussle at Cairo Stadium was broken after 76 minutes when Angola World Cup striker Flavio Amado pushed the ball over the line after a …

Ibrahim Saied claimed that he told Ankaragucu Chairman Cemal Azmi Aydin he will not play for the club as long as manager Hans-Peter Briegel is in charge. The Egypt defender, who joined Ankaragucu from Rizespor in May, has been rarely given a chance to play for the Turkish side after four league games this term. …

Mohamed Omar confirmed on Sunday that he stepped down from his post as Ittihad coach due to the unhealthy atmosphere within the team. There are many people who destabilize Ittihad through their greed in having a leading role in the club, Omar told FilGoal.com. I can t work in this unhealthy atmosphere so I decided …

MIDDLESBROUGH: – Middlesbrough signed Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky from African champions Al Ahly for 650,000 English pounds on Friday. Shawky, 25, agreed a three-year contract after impressing manager Gareth Southgate during a trial last week. He will link up with compatriot Mido, who recently moved to the Riverside Stadium from Tottenham. Middlesbrough also agreed to …

CAIRO: Mohamed Abou-Treika has been declared fit to participate in Al Ahly’s crucial CAF Champions League clash against Ivorian side Asec Mimosas on Sunday after recovering from an ankle injury. The classy playmaker has been initially ruled out for one month after spraining his ankle in Al Ahly’s 3-0 defeat to Sudanese giants Hilal on …

CAIRO: Zamalek were far from impressive but found no difficulty in beating Ittihad 2-0 in the Egyptian League at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday. Mohamed Abdul-Rahim’s goal in the first-half gave Zamalek the lead before new-signing Ahmed Magdi scored his first goal for the club to ensure the win. Zamalek s second successive victory put …

Much is riding on tomorrow s game in Cairo between Ahly and Asec Mimosas of the Ivory Coast in the African Champions League. There are half a dozen things Ahly will lose if they lose tomorrow. The club stands to lose its title as African champions; will lose the opportunity to be crowned an unprecedented …

Veteran striker Hossam Hassan said he regrets joining Ittihad in the close season, revealing his intention to leave the Alexandria-based club in the January transfer window. The 41-year-old penned a one-year deal with Ittihad after he opted not to renew his contract with Tersana. However, he is now considering his options three matches into the …

Zamalek striker Amr Zaki is banned for one league match plus a fine of LE 5,000 for verbal abuse of Mohamed Farouk the referee of Zamalek and Baladeya game that was held last Saturday. Egyptian Football Association board member Ayman Younes told FilGoal.com that the decision was taken by the disciplinary committee late on Wednesday. …

CAIRO: Ismaili maintained their perfect start of the season as they beat Telecom Egypt 4-1 on Tuesday. The hosts could only hold for 34 minutes before Mohamed Fadl opened the score after being sent clear on goal by Hosni Abd-Rabou. Fadl, after a skilful effort, assisted Captain Mohamed Soliman Homos doubling the lead for the …

CAIRO: Al Ahly got back with three precious points from Alexandria after beating Harras Al-Hodoud 2-1, on Tuesday, in the third day of the Egyptian League. The team s hero in absence of Mohamed Abou Treika, Mohamed Barakat broke the deadlock and gave Al Ahly the lead after 13 minutes. Wael Cheetos Riad produced the …