Egypt has called-up several uncapped players for its March matches against Niger and Nigeria. The Pharaohs have also chosen to rest England-based stars Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Hegazi,… Read more “Egypt names squad, to rest stars against Niger and Nigeria”
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Egypt, Puma ink new kit deal
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has signed a new kit supply deal with German apparel brand Puma. It is officially a “multi-year deal” according to Puma, and… Read more “Egypt, Puma ink new kit deal”
Egypt top Tunisia in penultimate AFCON qualifier with late Salah winner
It looked as though Egypt and Tunisia would share the spoils, but some individual brilliance from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah – along with help from Al Ahly youngster Salah Mohsen – gave the Pharaohs a thrilling 3-2 win over their North African rivals in the penultimate 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier for each team.
Why Walid Soliman hasn’t gotten his call-up
Aguirre’s system eliminates the need for a playmaker, allowing two pressing wing-forwards to hug inside while the wing-backs advance to take their place. At least one central midfielder than veers forward in support. This results in no less than six, often seven players aiding in attack.
Egypt complete eSwatini double, qualify for 2019 AFCON
Egypt disposed of eSwatini for the second time in five days, officially qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
[VIDEO] Egypt dispose of eSwatini, edge closer to AFCON 2019
Egypt turned an easy day against eSwatini into three more points, winning 4-1 to get one step closer to reaching the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Egypt name squad for Swaziland double
Egypt manager Javier Aguirre has named a 27-man squad for the Pharaohs’ two upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Swaziland.
Aly Ghazal excited for Pharaohs redux, looks forward to MLS playoff race
Among the many story lines from Egypt’s big win over Niger in Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier was the return of Aly Ghazal.
Egypt 6-0 Niger | Player Ratings
Egypt got back on course to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday with the type of stellar attacking display that fans have been craving. Namely, a 6-0 thrashing of Niger at the Stad El Geish in Alexandria.
Reinvigorated Egypt demolish Niger in new staff’s debut
Egypt climbed back into contention in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Saturday with a 6-0 shellacking of Niger, in new manager Javier Aguirre’s debut.
