Shikabala inspires Zamalek youth
CAIRO: Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel Razek marked his return from a lengthy suspension with a goal in Zamalek U-20 s team 2-1 win over Harras Al-Hodoud on Monday.The 22-year-old struck home…
Ghaly back in Spurs frame, says report
CAIRO: Hossam Ghaly has been reinstalled in Tottenham Hotspur s first team upon the request of new coach Harry Redknapp, according to reports in England.The Egyptian player, who is one…
I would like to play alongside Zaki, says Qahtani
Saudi Arabia captain Yasser Al-Qahtani said he would love to play for Wigan Athletic side-by-side with Egypt s Amr Zaki. The Hilal forward is reportedly targeted by the Latics coach…
Egypt's World Cup qualifier postponed
CAIRO: Egypt s home World Cup qualifier against Rwanda has been postponed due to the Pharaohs participation in the FIFA Confederations Cup.The match was initially scheduled for June 20-21 but…
Zamalek's loss to Olympic is unjustifiable, says assistant coach
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Moetemed Gamal hit out at his team, saying their loss to Olympic was totally unjustifiable.The White Knights slumped to a 3-1 defeat by the Alexandria-based side…
Arrest of spouse-swapping couple stirs debate
CAIRO: News of the arrest of an Egyptian couple for soliciting other married couples through the internet, inviting them to their home for "spouse-swapping parties, instigated debate among local and…
Rights group says sectarian violence on the rise
CAIRO: Rights group the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) says that the geographical scope of sectarian violence in Egypt increased between July and September 2008.EIPR describes these incidents, as…