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Articles of the author Omar Abd El Aziz
Al-Badri earned it
This is not another wave of praising Hossam Al-Badri for guiding Ahli to an impressive Champions League title, it's rather a vindication on why he deserves the applause. Apart from the continuous fad of moaning and groaning about ‘lack of (...)

20 - 11 - 2012
Egypt to qualify for World Cup?
It will be against all odds if Egypt broke a 24-year failure to reach the World Cup and made it to the Brazil finals amid such terrible footballing atmosphere. But there are several reasons that make me believe this may be the time for the (...)

03 - 06 - 2012
Shikabala: Why always me?
Not just that they both have the same special talent, skin color and extravagant behavior at times, but there is another significant similarity between Shikabala and Mario Balotelli. First of all, this is not a direct condemnation to Shikabala's (...)

14 - 05 - 2012
Masri must be terminated!
Yes it will be an unprecedented decision, yes it could cause a major upset in Port-Said and yes it is harsh on many true fans in the city, but it would be best for every one if Masri football club was abolished. No doubt that the dismal security, (...)

22 - 02 - 2012
Will the Egyptian league be called off?
With the increasingly fluctuating political status in Egypt, the FA will be facing one hell of a job keeping league fixtures flowing against any unforeseen hurdle this season. An unprecedented 19-club campaign couldn't have come at a worse time (...)

26 - 12 - 2011
Six big challenges for Bradley in Egypt
On the pitch 1-Looking beyond Ahli in rebuilding the team Bradley would be facing one hell of a task trying to reestablish an Egypt team that have been plagued by poor results and off-form stars during the few months at the end of Hassan (...)

25 - 09 - 2011
Hassans and Ismaili, a dangerous match!
Next season will be a nightmare unless Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan are willing to make a significant change to their attitude on the Ismaili bench. During the past couple of years, the Hassan twins have been working so hard to get Zamalek out of (...)

09 - 08 - 2011
The history of 'The Fugitive'
He is the Egypt number one, he is the most successful goalkeeper in the nation's history, he is the best keeper in three straight Nations Cup finals, he is the High Dam …and he is the Fugitive. Essam Al-Hadari has been a role model for (...)

19 - 07 - 2011
Why did Ahli win the league?
Multiple injuries, managerial instability, tactical inconsistency and an ‘ageing' generation of players were all hurdles tough enough to break any team's back, yet Ahli managed to get through that and retain their title. Many pundits are talking (...)

08 - 07 - 2011
Jose...A great manager, but a poor tactician
If you told any Ahli fan that Manuel Jose is a poor tactician, you'll probably get some stick because there is no doubt that he is the most successful manager in the club's history. Jose knows how to lead a team, prepare his players mentally and (...)

30 - 06 - 2011
No club deserve to win Egyptian league
No doubt that competition in the Egyptian Premier League this term is significantly tough, but who deserves the champion tag? In my opinion that none of Zamalek, Ahli or Ismaili deserve such a prestigious title, which is likely to be an historic (...)

14 - 05 - 2011
Is football becoming inhumane?!
What explanation do UEFA and CAF have for preventing sympathy gestures related to current tragedies? What is the purpose of having football and humanity separated? In the space of 24 hours, two independent decisions were made by the European and (...)

17 - 03 - 2011
Ten things to expect after Egyptian Revolution
1-Hassan twins: Mubarak who?! The conclusion of Hosni Mubarak's departure surely didn't cross the minds of Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan when they decided to go out and join the toppled president's supporters, particularly on February the 3rd. It (...)

20 - 02 - 2011
Egypt's Qatar defeat fixed!
Hassan Shehata's Egypt were lambasted during the past few days after the 2-1 friendly defeat in Qatar, with some prominent papers claiming the result was actually fixed! A shocking headline on the cover of Al-Ahram Al-Riyadi, one of Egypt's top (...)

22 - 12 - 2010
What is an Egypt player doing on TV?
It was awkward to see a high-profile player like Hosni Abd-Rabou hosted by Al-Hayat TV to 'analyze' Egyptian league matches. Yes he is on a long-term injury, yes he has some free time and yes it might not affect his status as a footballer, but it (...)

27 - 10 - 2010
Shehata...A brilliant coach, not a problem solver
Hassan Shehata is undoubtedly the best manager Egyptian football has known over the past few decades, but when a certain problem pops up, The Master prefers to watch from distance. Egypt had once lost the services of Ahli ace Mohamed Barakat due (...)

01 - 09 - 2010
No rules in Egypt
As football professionalism steadily develops around the world, it is always heading backwards in Egypt. Every week we witness some shocking stories that are hardly related to football, with players, managers, club boards and even the FA (...)

29 - 07 - 2010
Egyptian transfer supermarket
The transfer market is a term used to portray the movement of footballers or managers from one club to another and the money transactions involved in the process, but in Egypt, it's more like a grocery store. How often do we hear that a player or (...)

01 - 07 - 2010
Jabulani sucks…and Vuvuzela too !
Is there any chance of enjoying a World Cup match without the Vuvuzela piercing our ears or the Jabulani denying your favorite team with its bizarre swerve? Dreadful, sticky, horrible, disaster and even funny were among the terms used by a wide (...)

16 - 06 - 2010
How did Hossam beat Hossam?
Ahli manager Hossam Al-Badri outclassed his Zamalek counterpart Hossam Hassan in what can be regarded as an emphatic victory for the Reds over their bitter rivals. But this game wasn't just about a one-night matchday confrontation; the victory (...)

27 - 05 - 2010
Scouting: A disaster in Egypt
Ahli and Zamalek welcomed a huge number of foreigners throughout the past few decades, but how many have managed to leave an impact? This season saw the likes of Eric Bekoe, Ernest Papa Arko and Minusu Buba excel with Petrojet, Gaish and Police (...)

27 - 04 - 2010
Zamalek's ridiculous mind-games
Mind games represent an essential aspect of football off the pitch, but what Zamalek are doing has nothing to do with sport. Since the Hassan twins have taken charge, one of them, Hossam, is doing a brilliant job on the field, while the other, (...)

31 - 03 - 2010
England defeat better for Egypt
Sometimes losing in a non-competitive match can bear more fruits than winning, and Egypt certainly have a lot to gain from Wednesday's 3-1 defeat at Wembley. After overwhelming Africa in the past few years, Egypt needed to go to the next level (...)

04 - 03 - 2010
The discovery of Geddo
One month ago, the name Mohamed Nagi 'Geddo' was only defined as a forward who plays for Ittihad of Alexandria. Within a few days of the New Year, the Ittihad forward developed to become a backup player for Egypt after scoring his debut goal in a (...)

04 - 02 - 2010
Lucky Shehata !
A considerable portion of Egypt fans believe that Hassan Shehata's success as the national team coach is more down to his own luck. No doubt that fortune is an essential aspect of any successful piece of work, but it is unfair to repeatedly (...)

26 - 01 - 2010
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