Canadian returns Egypt antiquity at dying father's request
CAIRO: A Canadian man has returned to Egypt an ancient alabaster vase that could date back four millennia to grant his father's dying wish, the Supreme Council of Antiquities said…
Coaches are on the payroll, says Ittihad midfielder
ALEXANDRIA: Ittihad Alexandria midfielder Hesham Hanafi accused members in his side's technical staff of accepting money from players to select them in the starting line-up. "Who pays more, gets a…
Mostafa buries hatchet with Jose
CAIRO: Hassan Mostafa said that he has no problems with Al Ahly manager Manuel Jose after the tenacious midfielder signed a new contract at the Cairo club.Mostafa joined Saudi Arabia…
Aluminum foil Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek s carelessness cost them a win against the newly-promoted Aluminum that secured a dramatic 2-2 draw at home in the League on Sunday.Harbi Tawfik s strike 13 minutes…
Jose pays tribute to developing ENPPI
CAIRO: Al Ahly coach Manuel Jose praised his opponent s display after the Reds thrilling 4-3 league win over 9-man Enppi on Sunday.Enppi took the lead twice against the holders,…
Ismaili cry for help
CAIRO: Ismailia governor Abdel Gelil Al-Fakharani offered LE 200,000 to Ismaili in order to pay the players salary and bonuses for the month of November. The board held a meeting…
Egypt to face Mali, Namibia in CAN warm-ups
CAIRO: Egypt will face Namibia and Mali, on Dec. 5 and 10 respectively, in preparation for the African Nation Cup 2008 finals set to kick off next January in Ghana.…
Five killed in cruise boat fire in Luxor
CAIRO: Five Egyptians were killed and two wounded when a fire broke out on a Nile cruise ship anchored near the ancient Egyptian ruins of Luxor late on Sunday, forcing…
Italian plane makes emergency landing in Cairo
CAIRO: An Italian charter plane carrying 110 passengers heading to the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh made an emergency landing in Cairo on Saturday after the cockpit windshield shattered,…