Masress : Egypt's football derby will not be postponed, EFA president confirms

Egypt partners with Google to promote 'unmatched diversity' tourism campaign Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary Taiwan GDP surges on tech demand World Bank: Global commodity prices to fall 17% by '26 Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data UNFPA Egypt, Bayer sign agreement to promote reproductive health Egypt to boost marine protection with new tech partnership France's harmonised inflation eases slightly in April Eygpt's El-Sherbiny directs new cities to brace for adverse weather CBE governor meets Beijing delegation to discuss economic, financial cooperation Egypt's investment authority GAFI hosts forum with China to link business, innovation leaders Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector Egypt's Gypto Pharma, US Dawa Pharmaceuticals sign strategic alliance Egypt's Foreign Minister calls new Somali counterpart, reaffirms support "5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue" theme for Korea-Egypt 30th anniversary event Egypt's Al-Sisi, Angola's Lourenço discuss ties, African security in Cairo talks Egypt's Al-Mashat urges lower borrowing costs, more debt swaps at UN forum Two new recycling projects launched in Egypt with EGP 1.7bn investment Egypt's ambassador to Palestine congratulates Al-Sheikh on new senior state role Egypt pleads before ICJ over Israel's obligations in occupied Palestine Sudan conflict, bilateral ties dominate talks between Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan in Cairo Cairo's Madinaty and Katameya Dunes Golf Courses set to host 2025 Pan Arab Golf Championship from May 7-10 Egypt's Ministry of Health launches trachoma elimination campaign in 7 governorates EHA explores strategic partnership with Türkiye's Modest Group Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan opens 5th round of Film Consultancy Programme for Arab filmmakers Fourth Cairo Photo Week set for May, expanding across 14 Downtown locations Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania Ancient military commander's tomb unearthed in Ismailia Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania Egypt's FM praises ties with Tanzania Egypt to host global celebration for Grand Egyptian Museum opening on July 3 Ancient Egyptian royal tomb unearthed in Sohag Egypt hosts World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Somabay for 3rd consecutive year Egyptian Minister praises Nile Basin consultations, voices GERD concerns Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value A minute of silence for Egyptian sports Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19 Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform

Thank you for reporting!

This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.

Egypt's football derby will not be postponed, EFA president confirms
Ahly will meet rival Zamalek on time

Ahmed Abd El Rasoul Published in Ahram Online on 25 - 01 - 2012

The Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek, which will be played on 7 February as planned, unless delayed by Egyptian security authorities, Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Samir Zaher confirmed on Wednesday.
“Despite the fact that the match will coincide with the Shura council elections, there is no need to postpone the match,” Zaher told Reuters.
The first Cairo derby of the season was due to take place on 29 January but it was rescheduled to the new date because of the postponement of the 16th round of the Egyptian Premier League at the request of the interior ministry.
The ministry said it would be busy securing the first session of the People's Assembly last Monday and would also “safeguard the state's facilities on the first anniversary of the January 25 Revolution on Wednesday.”
“We will not delay any further matches to avoid negatively affecting the national team's preparations for the 2013 African Cup of Nations,” explained Zaher.
The bitter rivals played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Cairo Stadium the last time they met back in June.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online sports on Twitter: @AO_Sports)

Clic here to read the story from its source.