Policeman shot in North Sinai, fears that culprit may escape through tunnel to Gaza
CAIRO: A policeman was shot in North Sinai Sunday night while in pursuit of a fugitive who escaped, amidst fears that he may escape through an underground tunnel into Gaza.Diaa…
Egypt stocks shave off 0.7 pct after late sell-off
CAIRO: Egypt s main stock index the CASE 30 closed slightly lower on Monday, as a dip in market heavyweight Orascom Construction Industries triggered light retail selling late in the…
Zamalek players prohibited from making interviews
CAIRO: Zamalek players have been prohibited from holding press interviews without taking the club s permission.The Cairo giants said on Sunday that any player who violates the new rule will…
Tersana keeper banned, fined for "feigning injury"
CAIRO: Tersana keeper Ahmed Saad has been suspended for two weeks for feigning injury, according to manager Mohamed Salah.Saad asked to be substituted during the 2-0 defeat to ENPPI on…
Returning duo give Ahly a boost
CAIRO: Emad Al-Nahhas and Ahmed Fathi could make their long-awaited return to action when Ahly host Asyut Petroleum in a rescheduled Egyptian League game on Wednesday."Both players have a chance…
Gaafar to undergo tests
CAIRO: Zamalek forward Mostafa Gaafar is set to undergo tests on Sunday to determine whether he could take part in his side s game against ENPPI on Tuesday.The 27-year-old sustained…
Nigerian star Worgu in Sudan for transfer talks
OMDURMAN: Nigerian striker Stephen Worgu, the hottest football property in Africa, has arrived in Sudan for transfer talks with leading local club Al-Merreikh.Teenager Worgu took the African Champions League by…
MPs reject Cabinet's Azhar project
CAIRO: Member of Parliament Aly Laban filed an urgent inquiry to Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif regarding the government's new law for Al-Azhar's renovation, which he described as "a plan to…
