Barakat pondered international retirement
CAIRO: Ahly midfielder Mohamed Barakat stated that he had contemplated retiring from international football after Egypt s 1-0 defeat to Algeria in November s World Cup decider. The playoff game,…
National football team under pressure after World Cup failure
CAIRO: Angola 2010 will be a true test of character for six-time African champions Egypt, who are still smarting from their failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.The Pharaohs…
Gouna show interest in Ahly duo
CAIRO: Gouna have enquired about the availability of Ahly strike duo Osama Hosni and Ahmed Belal.Ahly sporting director Hadi Khashaba revealed the interest from the league newcomers, even though an…
Zaki transfer-listed by Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Amr Zaki has been put on the transfer list after failing to justify his continuous absence from training, the club said on Wednesday. We are open to…
Mido tipped for England return, says report
CAIRO: Zamalek on-loan striker Ahmed "Mido Hossam is linked with a January return to the Premier League, according to Skysports.com.The report claims that the 26-year-old, who is on a season-long…
Shehata praise for Egypt trio
CAIRO: Egypt coach Hassan Shehata is satisfied with the impact made by trio Hossam Ghaly, Mohamed Abdel-Shafi and Mohamed "Geddo Nagi in the wake of the 1-0 win over Mali.Nassr…
Nigeria held by Zambia before facing Egypt
CAIRO: Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Zambia in their last game before facing Egypt in their African Cup of Nations (CAN) opener on Tuesday.The Super Eagles coach…
CAN opener very important, says Egypt skipper
CAIRO: Ahmed Hassan believes the outcome of Egypt s opening African Cup of Nations clash against Nigeria will set the tone for his side s shows during the rest of…
Egypt to host conference on the return of antiquities
CAIRO: Egypt will host a conference in April for countries demanding the return of their stolen antiquities that are on display in museums round the world, the Supreme Council of…
Muslim-Hindu punk rock bands part of new movement
Artwork from the Punjab state of India decorates the Ray family home. A Johann Sebastian Bach statue sits on a piano. But in the basement - cluttered with wires, old…
