Like Muslims in Gaza, Christians complain of the deteriorating economy, of Israel's travel restrictions and military incursions, and also of inter-Palestinian bickering. They say that when Israel fires its missiles into the beleaguered Strip, (...)
Since the war on Gaza started, hardly a day goes by without news of children killed in an air raid, rocket shelling, or gunboat fire. The youngest so far was Mayada Mohamed Aslan, a six-week-old infant who died when shells hit her home.
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Zamalek unsettled striker Razak Omotoyossi is targeted by Ahli, FilGoal.com understands.
According to Omotoyossi's agent Ahmed Yehia, the Benin hit man will consider making a switch to Zamalek's arch-rivals should the right offer comes.
Ahli manager (...)
Hosni Abd-Rabou has given Ismaili a 3-week ultimatum to offer him a new contract, revealing official offers from Zamalek, Ahli and Masri.
The Egypt midfielder has only received 8% of his dues from the 2010-2011 season and now he is a free (...)
Ahmed Hassan said that a rift has been made between him and Ahli manager Manuel Jose and led to parting ways at the end of the season.
Hassan's contract expired and the Egyptian champions didn't offer him an extension.
Jose said that Hassan (...)
Merreikh chairman Gamal Al-Wali lashed out at Essam Al-Hadari after he left to Cairo without permission.
The Egyptian international wanted to part ways with Merreikh to join MCDR.
Despite the refusal from the Sudanese giants, Al-Hadari (...)
Zamalek made a shocking decision early on Wednesday, appointing Hassan Shehata as new manager, succeeding Hossam Hassan, who was supposed to get a new contract.
"I would like to deeply thank Hossam Hassan for his efforts with the team over the (...)
Ahli are currently not powerful enough to win the African Champions League, manager Manuel Jose said.
"Right now, we don't have what it takes to be crowned African champions," the Portuguese told a press conference on Wednesday.
"Ahli need to (...)
MCDR signed Zamalek's out-of-contract midfielder Hani Saied on a three-year deal.
The 31-year-old international, who can also play as a sweeper, wasn't a regular starter with Zamalek during Hossam Hassan's 18 months at the helm.
Zamalek said (...)
International striker Sayed Hamdi has joined Ahli from Petrojet for five years.
In addition to an EGP five-million fee, Petrojet will also get Ahli's youngster Mahmoud Toba, who played last season for MCDR on loan.
Hamdi, 27, trained with his (...)
Former Egypt manager Hassan Shehata has been approached by Ismaili to take over as their new coach, FilGoal.com has learnt.
The legendary coach, who won three successive African titles with the Pharaohs, has agreed to sit down with Ismaili (...)
Nilo Vingada, who has a vast experience with Egyptian football, is set to be named as the new manager for the national team.
"We have agreed terms with Vingada," Egyptian FA chairman Samir Zaher told FilGoal.com on Tuesday.
"Some tiny details (...)
Ahmed Hassan and Osama Hosni will not be part of Ahli's squad for next season, the Egyptian champions said.
"We want to thank Hassan and Hosni for their efforts with the club," football director Sayed Abdul-Hafiz told the club's official (...)
Zamalek left-back Mohamed Abdul-Shafi has submitted a transfer request over late wages.
Abdul-Shafi's agent Mohamed Reda told FilGoal.com that the international defender received only 50% of his dues despite playing all Zamalek's games this (...)
Harras Hodoud manager Tarek Al-Ashri confirmed that his last game with the team will be on Sunday against Ismaili.
"I have to be honest with the club," Al-Ashri told FilGoal.com.
"It has been ten years now since I joined the club. I believe (...)
Hussein Yasser put on a fine display in the season finale as Zamalek beat Military Production 3-1 on Sunday.
The Egyptian-Qatari international scored a goal and dished out two assists in the season finale.
Zamalek took the lead on the (...)
Shikabala agreed terms with Saudi club Shabab to join them in January on a free transfer, his agent said.
"We met with the Saudi officials in Cairo and we agreed on all details," Samir Abdul-Tawwab told FilGoal.com.
Abdul-Tawwab refused to reveal (...)
Zamalek manager Hossam Hassan has demanded six new players in order to mount a serious title challenge next season.
Hassan's side topped the league for 16 successive weeks, before Ahli leapfrogged them to the summit.
The board responded to the (...)
The derby between Ahli and Zamalek has been delayed because of security concerns, the Egyptian FA said Wednesday, following clashes in the heart of Cairo.
Violence erupted in Tahrir Square on Tuesday night between protesters and police forces, (...)
Brazilian striker Bruno Moraes has signed a two-year contract with Ahli after passing a medical, the club said on Saturday.
Moraes had a five-year stint with Porto, but was loaned out for most of his time there, featuring for Vitoria Setubal and (...)
Ahli moved five points clear on top of the league after beating Ismaili 2-1 on Saturday.
The title holders capitalized on Zamalek's defeat in Port Said 2-0 against Masri earlier on the same day.
Ahli now have 55 points, five ahead of (...)
Zamalek will play Masri in Port Said on Saturday with a depleted backline due to injuries and suspensions.
Standing defender Amr Al-Safti is suspended after collecting four yellow cards while his cover Mohamed Younes has a groin injury.
"I (...)
Amr Zaki could be selected for Zamalek's game against Gaish after making a full recovery from a muscle injury.
The international striker took part in Friday's training session but avoided any strong challenges with his teammates.
"He will (...)
Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan, whose contracts runs out in the end of the season, is indispensable for Ahli, football director Sayed Abdul-Hafiz said on Saturday.
"We will not let him go," Abdul-Hafiz told Ahli's official website.
The 36-year-old (...)
Zamalek will refuse any suggestions to postpone the Cairo derby, set for June 29th, football director Ibrahim Hassan said on Saturday.
The idea surfaced after riots erupted during Ittihad Alexandria's game with Wadi Degla last week.
Fans of (...)