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IOL News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Pyramids coach criticises Egyptian FA's lack of support before CAF Champions League final second leg
TOUGH SCHEDULE Pyramids FC coach Krunoslav Jurcic criticised the Egyptian Football Association for poor fixture scheduling, citing lack of support ahead of the CAF Champions League final second leg. Picture: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix They may have the advantage after the first leg of the CAF Champions League final with their away goal in the 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns over the weekend, but Pyramids FC coach Krunoslav Jurcic has slammed the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) for its fixture scheduling. Pyramids struck in added time to rescue the draw that will have come as a heavy blow for hosts Sundowns, at Loftus Versfeld, in Pretoria, on Saturday. For Sundowns, their entire focus will have been on the Champions League since they played their final Betway Premiership match on 18 May. In fact, Sundowns had already secured the league title - their eighth in a row - on 14 May when they beat Chippa United.
Al-Ahram Weekly
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Balanced Group for Egypt in FIFA Arab Cup - National Teams
Egypt have been drawn into a balanced group for the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup (Qatar 2025), placed in Group C alongside the UAE, Jordan, and either Kuwait or Mauritania. The FIFA Arab Cup will take place in Qatar from 1 to 18 December 2025. Egypt will compete in the regional tournament with a home-based national team, under the guidance of newly appointed coach Helmi Toulane. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced Toulane's appointment last week. Group A: Qatar, Tunisia, Syria or South Sudan, and Palestine or Libya. Group B: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman or Somalia, Comoros or Yemen. Group C: Egypt, UAE, Jordan, and one of Kuwait or Mauritania. Group D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain or Djibouti, and Lebanon or Sudan. The qualifiers for the Arab Cup will be held on November 25 and 26, 2025. Egypt last participated in the Arab Cup in 2021, finishing fourth under Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz. The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup will be the 11th edition of the regional competition and the second edition under FIFA's jurisdiction, after previous tournaments were organized by the Arab Football Federation. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Helmi Toulan named coach of Egypt's home-based national team - National Teams
Veteran coach Helmi Toulan has been appointed manager of Egypt's home-based national team, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Wednesday. The 75-year-old is one of the most experienced figures in Egyptian football, having had multiple stints managing Cairo giants Zamalek. He has also coached several other Egyptian Premier League clubs, including Enppi, Harras El-Hodoud, Ittihad of Alexandria, NBE Club, Ceramica Cleopatra, and Smouha. 'I met with the Egyptian Football Association board members, and they appointed me as the team's new coach,' Toulan told an Egyptian radio station on Wednesday, confirming the news. Toulan's immediate task is to prepare the squad for the upcoming Arab Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 1 December to 18. The EFA also announced the technical staff: former national team skipper Ahmed Hassan will serve as team manager, while legendary goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary has been named goalkeeping coach. Mamdouh Mohammadi and Mohamed Nour will serve as assistant coaches. Egypt last participated in the Arab Cup in 2021, finishing fourth under Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
CAF
20-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Zubairu proud of Nigeria's bronze as Egypt boss Nabih eyes World Cup rebuild
Published: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Nigeria's head coach Aliyu Zubairu expressed his pride in his team after they secured third place for a record-extending fifth time in the history of the TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations. This comes after the Flying Eagles' 4-1 penalty shootout win over hosts Egypt in the third-place play-off at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. 'The match was tight. It came down to nerve and execution,' Zubairu told reporters. 'We knew Egypt would be strong at home, but my boys stayed calm. We showed maturity in the shootout.' Nigeria's run to the semi-finals had included a penalty shootout win over holders Senegal in the quarters, but their hopes of a ninth final were dashed by South Africa in the semi-final. 'We felt we were the better team in the semi-final, so this bronze means a lot. It's a statement of our consistency and potential heading into the World Cup,' Zubairu said. Both Egypt and Nigeria now turn their attention to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this year, where they will represent Africa alongside Morocco and South Africa. Meanwhile, Egypt U-20 head coach Osama Nabih has issued a public apology to fans following his side's 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Nigeria in the third-place play-off at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025. The hosts were left heartbroken at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo after a 1-1 draw in regulation time ended in disappointment from the spot, denying the Pharaohs a place on the podium. 'We reached one of our key objectives by qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile,' Nabih said in the post-match press conference. 'But I must apologise to the Egyptian fans for not securing a medal in front of our home crowd.' Egypt had taken the lead early through Osama Omar but were pegged back in the second half by Nigeria's Bidemi Amole. The match went to penalties, where the Pharaohs missed three of their four attempts, sealing their fate. Nabih highlighted the challenges his team faced, including key absentees. 'We were without nine influential players due to injury and fatigue. These boys gave everything, and I thank them for their courage in very difficult conditions,' he added. The 48-year-old coach, who took over the side just weeks before the tournament, praised the backing from the Egyptian Football Association and national team coach Hossam Hassan, calling their support 'instrumental to our progress.' Egypt's campaign saw them reach the semi-finals with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Ghana, before a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco ended their title dreams. It was their first appearance in the last four since 2011. Despite the bronze medal setback, Nabih insisted preparations for the U-20 World Cup must begin immediately. 'We have just three months before Chile. This experience will harden us. We must focus and regroup,' he said.
Saba Yemen
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Zamalek's first official move after the "Zizo" crisis
Cairo - Saba: The Egyptian club Zamalek announced the summoning of winger Ahmed Sayed Mostafa (Zizo) for investigation after his absence from the team's training. Zamalek's media center announced on Friday that it "sent an official registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to Zizo, notifying him of an investigation next Saturday for his absence from the club's training and matches since April 10, and informing him of the penalties imposed on him due to this absence." The club also sent a letter to the Egyptian Football Association, notifying it of the player's absence from training and matches despite his contract remaining until the end of the current season. Zamalek emphasized that "this absence violates the terms of his contract with the club, as well as the applicable internal and external regulations and laws." It is worth noting that news reports indicated that Al Ahly, Zamalek's traditional rival in Egypt, had signed Zizo, but the African champions have not yet officially announced the player's signing. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
