Abou-Trika more influential than Shikabala, says Decastel
CAIRO: Zamalek coach Michel Decastel regards Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel-Razeq highly but still believes that Mohamed Abou-Trika, who plays for his side's arch-rivals Ahly, is more influential.Comparisons are constantly made between…
Meteb set for comeback
CAIRO: Ahly and Egypt striker Emad Meteb is set to return to full training on Sunday, after more than four months out, the Red Devils said.The 26-year-old suffered a knee…
Ismaili trio doubtful for Mansoura clash
ISMAILIA: Ismaili newly-signed players Essam Al-Hadari, Ahmed Abou-Mosallam and Mohamed Selliti could all be unavailable for the team s game against Mansoura on Thursday.The Dervishes are yet to receive the…
Egypt game most difficult, says Italy U-20 boss
CAIRO: Italy youth coach Francesco Rocca is aware of the pressure his side will face when they play against U-20 World Cup hosts Egypt next month.Rocca highlighted the importance of…
Egypt up five spots in FIFA ranking
CAIRO: Egypt have jumped five spots to lie 33rd in the monthly FIFA Ranking for national teams.The 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Rwanda in July helped the African champions…
Ghostly gifts for the dead could be a dying art in Singapore
Wu Yuhua s hands moved effortlessly as she cut thin slips of paper and plastered them onto a life-size bamboo frame molded into the shape of a woman.Around the 55-year-old…
Egyptian Traders head detained in Russia wheat row
CAIRO: The chairman of private firm Egyptian Traders Co said on Wednesday Egyptian authorities had issued an order for his arrest in a row over a Russian wheat shipment that…