Tag: EGYPT
NFF confirms Egypt friendly for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday confirmed that the Super Eagles will host fellow African side, Egypt, in an international friendly.
Both nations -...
235 killed in Egypt mosque attack
Militants have launched a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province, killing 235 people, state media say.
Witnesses say the...
Like his fathers: Egyptian, Amr Fahmy, appointed CAF Secretary-General
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has named, Egyptian, Amr Fahmy, as its new Secretary-General.
CAF made this known via Twitter on Thursday night.
Official: Amr...
Elder statesman, Maitama Sule, dies in Egypt
Former Nigeria permanent representative to the United Nation (UN), Maitama Sule, is dead
The Danmasanin Kano died in Cairo, capital of Egypt, on Monday.
He was...
Messi snubs Nigeria, arrives Egypt for charity
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, has looked away from Africa's most populous black nation, Nigeria, in his quest to promote charity on the continent.
Instead, the...
3 important lessons from AFCON 2017
The 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) might have come and gone but the experiences will most definitely linger for a...
Cameroon win AFCON 2017
Cameroon have won the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Egypt 2-1 on Sunday.
The Indomitable Lions came from behind to...
Egypt qualify for AFCON final after dramatic penalty shootout
Egypt reached a record-equalling ninth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, beating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Veteran goalkeeper, Essam El...
Egypt declares Ex-footballer, Mohamed Aboutrika, a terrorist
Ex-Egypt footballer, Mohamed Aboutrika, has officially been declared a terrorist by the country for his alleged links with the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
Widely regarded as...
AFCON 2017: Meet the three title favourites
Africa will be agog this weekend as the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) takes centre stage in Gabon.
Sixteen teams will...