Ahly’s Palestinian keeper makes Sudanese move

CAIRO: Ramzi Saleh left Ahly by mutual consent and joined Sudanese giants Merreikh, the Palestinian keeper said on Wednesday. "I penned a two-year contract with Merreikh. I will earn LE…

Hatem Maher

Uruguay and Ghana chase last four dream

JOHANNESBURG, July 1, 2010 (AFP) - One-time football power Uruguay are on the verge of their first World Cup semi-final appearance in 40 years with African hope Ghana blocking their…

Daily News Egypt

Tabarez takes Uruguay to biggest match in 40 years

KIMBERLEY, South Africa: Oscar Tabarez has instilled a sense of harmony in the Uruguay team and become precisely the kind of leader the players need to manage all the hype…

Daily News Egypt

Salem to stay at Ismaili

CAIRO: Ismaili left Moatassem Salem with no option but to stay put after rejecting an offer from Ahly to sign him, the central defender said on Wednesday. The Egyptian international…

Hatem Maher

Ballack loss a blessing in disguise, says Matthaus

CAPE TOWN: The loss of Michael Ballack ahead of the World Cup has been a blessing in disguise for Germany, according to former captain Lothar Matthaus. Ballack was set to…

AFP
AFP

Al-Muhammadi set for Sunderland

CAIRO: Egypt full-back Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is set to complete a season-long loan move from ENPPI to Sunderland on Thursday. Agent Nader Shawki confirmed to FilGoal.com that the 22-year-old is expected…

Omar AbdelAziz

Portugal coach Queiroz rules out quitting

LISBON: Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz said he would not quit the post despite returning empty-handed from the World Cup and amid signs that all was not well between him and…

AFP
AFP

Copts’ status has improved, says Pope

CAIRO: Copts’ status in Egypt has greatly improved especially with regards to building churches and a recent increase in political participation, Pope Shenouda III said, noting however that he would…

Safaa Abdoun

FIFA not yet ready to act on Nigeria interference

JOHANNESBURG: FIFA is studying a report before possibly taking action against Nigeria for government interference after the team's first-round exit at the World Cup. Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the…

AP
AP

Education minister proposes new thanawiya amma system

CAIRO: After passing their thanaweya amma exams, students will be able to choose between going to college or taking more exams to quality them for the workforce, according to a…

Safaa Abdoun