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Author: Hosam El-Aker

Egypt names squad, to rest stars against Niger and Nigeria

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”

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Hosam El-Aker

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”

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Hosam El-Aker

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.

November 16, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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.

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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.

October 16, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

[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. 

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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.

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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.

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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. 

September 8, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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.

September 8, 2018 by Hosam El-Aker

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