Nothing but the cup will do
At this time two years ago, we boldly predicted Egypt would not win the African Cup of Nations. We were wrong.So we ll try again. Here comes another ACN tournament…
Kyere extends Contractors stay
CAIRO: Samuel Kyere has brushed aside rumors linking him with a move to Zamalek, after he signed a one-year extension to his contract with Arab Contractors.Egyptian reports in recent days…
Abou-Mosallam on trial with Crystal Palace
CAIRO: Ahmed Abou-Mosallam undergoes trial with English club Crystal Palace for a possible move in January.The international left-back told FilGoal.com that he trained twice with the Championship side and played…
Hassan second best in Belgium
CAIRO: Anderlecht midfielder Ahmed Hassan finished as runner-up in the 2007 Belgium Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year.Standard Liege skipper Steven Defour claimed the award after…
People turn pessimistic on global outlook: Davos poll
DAVOS: People are turning more pessimistic about the outlook for the global economy and are increasingly concerned about security, a survey for the World Economic Forum (WEF) showed Thursday. Some…
Explosives seized in Sinai, says security official
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities on Thursday found weapons and explosives in the Sinai desert that they believe were destined for the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, a security official told AFP. Authorities found…
50 people, including journalists, arrested before Kefaya protest begins
CAIRO: Around 50 people were arrested Thursday before a Kefaya-organized protest against the abolition of ration cards began in downtown Cairo.The demonstration, organized by the Kefaya Movement for Change, was…
PA threatens to cut ties with European Parliament over rights resolution
CAIRO: Speaker of the People's Assembly (PA) reportedly threatened to sever ties with the European Parliament (EP) if the body decides to enact a draft resolution that criticizes human rights…
Israel test-fires ballistic missile after Iran warning
JERUSALEM: Israel successfully test-fired a long-range ballistic missile on Thursday, a senior official told AFP, days after warning "all options were open to prevent archfoe Iran from obtaining atomic weapons.…
Turkey sets up its first Industrial Park in Egypt
CAIRO: After signing a free trade agreement in 2005 that was dubbed "a turning point in relations between two regional powers, it was only a matter of time before Turkey…