Zamalek, Ittihad claim Gedo contract
Mohamed Nagi Gedo has signed for Zamalek despite Ittihad s insistence that his contract will expire in the summer of 2011, FilGoal.com understands.Zamalek moved for the Egypt forward after learning…
Mass security convergence after gunmen open fire on prisoners' transfer bus
CAIRO: Police forces have amassed in North Sinai in great numbers the day after gunmen opened fire on a prisoners' transfer bus, killing two policemen.The security forces have gathered at…
Zaki features in Hull draw with Chelsea
CAIRO: Amr Zaki came on as a second-half substitute in Hull City s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at KC Stadium in the Premier League on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who made…
FIFA World Rankings List
ZURICH: The top 25 in FIFA s world rankings released Wednesday (previous month s ranking in parentheses):1. Spain (1), 1,627 points.2. Brazil (2), 1,568.3. Netherlands (3), 1,288.4. Italy (4), 1,209.5.…
Ismaili hold on to Al-Hadari
CAIRO: Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan dismissed Essam Al-Hadari s claims that he has the right to rescind his contract with the club.The Egypt custodian, who is admittedly keen on joining…
Oscar odds and ends and facts and figures
Interesting oddities, facts, figures and trivia related to this year s Academy Awards nominees:In rare air: Up is only the second animated feature film to receive an Oscar nomination for…
Oil rises towards $78 ahead of US inventory data
LONDON: Oil touched a two-week high above $78 a barrel on Wednesday, rising ahead of key inventory data out of the world s largest energy consumer, the United States, later…
Toyota says global expansion not to blame for recall
NAGOYA: Toyota Motor scrambled to reassure customers Tuesday that it has not sacrificed its legendary safety to be world number one as its recalls spread to the Middle East, Africa…
France-Africa summit to be held in Nice
NICE: France will host a summit of African leaders in May in the Riviera city of Nice, Industry Minister and the city s mayor Christian Estrosi said Monday.The summit had…
