Developing countries to grow 3-5 pct
KUWAIT: Economies of developing countries are seen growing up to 5 percent in 2009, while industrialized countries will shrink due to the global financial crisis, the World Bank s chief…
Sfaxien coach unfazed by Abou-Trika threat
CAIRO: Sfaxien manager Ghazi Gherairi is unconcerned with Mohamed Abou-Trika s sole threat as he respects Ahly as a team , ahead of Friday s African Super Cup clash.Abou-Trika holds…
Egypt pulls out of 2018 World Cup bid
ZURICH: FIFA announced that Egypt withdrew at the last minute from preliminary bids to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, which include applications by the United States, England and…
Asyut Petroleum out to atone for Cup exit
CAIRO: Assiut Petroleum is keen to make amends for their Egyptian Cup exit by beating bottom side Tersana in Wednesday s league game.Mohamed Amer s team had a chance to…
Jordan appoint Hamad after sacking Vingada
CAIRO: Former Iraq boss Adnan Hamad was named new coach of Jordan, following the sacking of Nelo Vingada three days ago, the Jordanian Football Association said.Hamad, who had a successful…
Zamalek fined Agogo for not sweating: agent
CAIRO: Junior Agogo s agent Ernest Okudzeto was stunned when Zamalek s officials told him the Ghanaian international was sanctioned because he didn t sweat during a match.The well-built hitman…
Ghaly receives minor knock
CAIRO: Nasr midfielder Hossam Ghaly was forced to quit the Saudi club's Sunday training after colliding with goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Khogali.Saudi newspaper Al-Eqtisadiah said that the injury is unlikely to prevent…
