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Straits Times
6 days ago
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- Straits Times
African champions Pyramids begin title defence in first round
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox CAPE TOWN - New African champions Pyramids of Egypt will begin the defence of their Champions League crown in the first round next month, but the team they beat in last season's final have been granted a bye into the second round. South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns lost 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids in the final last season, but because of a higher ranking are one of only two clubs given passage into the second round of this season's competition. The other is Al Ahly of Egypt, who have won the Champions League a record 12 times and appeared in five of the last six finals, winning four of them. A record number of 62 entries for the Champions League means only two clubs do not have to compete in the first round, which will be over two legs on the weekends of September 19-21 and September 26–28. Two rounds of knockout matches are played to determine the 16 teams who go into the league phase, which will get underway in late November. In the draw conducted in Dar-es-Salaam on Saturday, Pyramids were pitted against APR FC from Rwanda in the first round, playing the return leg at home in Cairo, and should they progress, will take on the winners of the tie between Ethiopia Medhin or Mlandege from Zanzibar. There are a record 58 entrants in the African Confederation Cup, spurred on by a $100,000 grant for each participant to help with costs of competing. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 4 men arrested after police search operation in forested area near Rail Corridor Singapore SAF regular serviceman dies after being found unconscious at Hendon Camp swimming pool: Mindef Singapore E-bike rider arrested for rash act causing hurt after accident with pedestrian in Toa Payoh Singapore Man arrested for allegedly stealing from business class passenger on flight to Singapore Singapore Driver taken to hospital after car hits lamp post in Orchard Road Singapore Urban farming, robots, AI exhibitions: Public invited to share ideas for new Science Centre World Three wounded in shooting in New York's Times Square Asia 2 Malaysian tourists critically injured after being set on fire in Bangkok Last season, each club in both continental club competitions received a $50,000 grant, which was the first time financial assistance had been offered by the Confederation of African Football. Competing in African club competitions can be financially draining because of the high travel costs. In the Confederation Cup draw, which was also conducted on Saturday, past winners Zamalek of Egypt and USM Alger were handed byes into the second round, but Tunisia's Etoile Sahel, another previous victor, start in the first round against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani. REUTERS
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
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- See - Sada Elbalad
2025/2026 Egyptian League Kicks off
Rana Atef Today, the first day of the 2025/2026 Egyptian Premier League kicked off with four games and heavy action. The opening game of the new season was between Wadi Degla, who returned to the Egyptian Premier League after a few years in the second division, and the runner-up of the previous season and the CAF Champions League title holders Pyramids. The game ended with a goalless draw and witnessed the first yellow and red cards in the new season. Pyramids Walid El Karty received the first yellow card and red card in the new season. Wadi Degla's Ahmed Dahrog's won the first Man of the Match award in the 2025/2026 season. Al Masry captured the first victory in the new season after thrashing Ittihad 3-1 in a thrilling game. Al Masry's Abdel Rahman's Daghmom scored the first goal in the new season. The day also witnessed tributes to the legendary Memi Abdel Razik and Wadi Degla's Mohamed Abo El Naga "Bonga" who passed away before the beginning of the new season. Finally, the Egyptian First National Football team head coach Hossam Hassan, and Ibrahim Hassan attended several games of the day to observe the performance of the Egyptian players. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Al-Ahram Weekly
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian Premier League fixtures (1st Matchday) - Egyptian Football
Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the 1st matchday of the Egyptian Premier League 2025-2026 season (8–10 August 2025). All times are Cairo time (GMT+2). Friday 8 August 2025 18:00 Wadi Degla vs. Pyramids 21:00 Masry vs. Ittihad of Alexandria 21:00 Ceramica Cleopatra vs. Zamalek Saturday 9 August 2025 18:00 Smouha vs. Talae El-Geish 18:00 Arab Contractors vs. ZED 21:00 Ismaily vs. Petrojet 21:00 Modern SC vs. Ahly Sunday 10 August 2025 18:00 Kahraba Ismailia vs. Gouna 21:00 Pharco vs. ENPPI 21:00 NBE Club vs. Ghazl El-Mahalla (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
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Pyramids FC land ZED FC forward Mostafa Ziko - Egyptian Football
Pyramids FC have completed the signing of ZED FC winger Mostafa Ziko, the Cairo side announced on Thursday. The Egyptian Premier League runners-up confirmed the transfer via their official social media accounts with posts titled "He cannot be monitored even by surveillance cameras" and "Too clever to be seen". However, the club did not disclose the terms of the deal. The 28-year-old emerged as ZED FC's top scorer during the 2024/2025 Egyptian Premier League season, netting six times and providing three assists in 23 league appearances. Ziko kicked off his senior career at Gomhoriat Shebin in 2016 before joining Haras El-Hodoud in 2020, where he made 33 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven goals and registering three assists. The winger moved to ZED FC in summer 2023, featuring in 63 matches and contributing 19 goals and five assists during his tenure. Ziko becomes Pyramids FC's second signing of the summer transfer window, following the acquisition of Brazilian winger Ewerton from Czech club Banik Ostrava. Pyramids are bolstering their squad after a historic campaign that saw them win their first-ever CAF Champions League title while finishing as runners-up in both the Egyptian Premier League and Egypt Cup. The Cairo-based side now aim to strengthen their squad ahead of a congested schedule this season, featuring domestic competitions, continental commitments, and participation in December's FIFA Intercontinental Cup as African representatives. Pyramids will face New Zealand's Auckland City in the Intercontinental Cup on 14 December at Cairo's Air Defense Stadium. (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:
The National
06-08-2025
- The National
Grand Egyptian Museum: Six things to look forward to when doors open on November 1
Creating the Grand Egyptian Museum has become a seemingly Sisyphean task, with years of delays suggesting it would be eternally on the verge of opening. These setbacks are understandable. Egypt has undergone revolution, political uncertainty and economic crises since the museum was announced in 2002 – when a foundation stone was laid at the site, two kilometres away from the Giza pyramids. The museum held a soft launch in October 2024, partially opening to the public, but even then an official launch date seemed elusive. The museum was then scheduled for a July 3 opening, which was pushed back following the Israel-Iran conflict. Now, the museum has a new opening date: November 1. With the hilltop in sight and 700,000 years of history waiting inside, here are six things to look forward to at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Architecture Under construction for 21 years, the museum took almost as long to build as its ancient neighbours. Architecturally, it is no less impressive. Designed by Heneghan Peng Architects, a Dublin firm, the museum draws on Pharaonic styles. The structure is shaped like a chamfered pyramid. Its north and south walls are aligned with the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Its entrance features translucent alabaster stone. The complex is decorated with triangles, some more apparent than others, so the entire site will resemble a conglomeration of pyramids. A diorama of the museum is on display inside, by the window that overlooks the Great Pyramids. This is one of the best views of the tombs – provided you visit during the day. Hanging obelisk The first of the museum's attractions is outside its entrance. The hanging obelisk was created in the name of King Ramesses II. It was discovered in two pieces at Tanis in the eastern Nile Delta. After a meticulous restoration process, the obelisk now stands on a platform that allows visitors to walk underneath the towering structure and admire its base. Statue of King Ramesses II Walking into the museum, visitors immediately see a lofty statue of Ramesses II. The 11-metre statue is made of red granite, weighs 83 tonnes and is more than 3,000 years old. The statue was discovered in the early 19th century in the village of Mit Rahina, near the ancient city of Memphis. It was split into six pieces. Initial attempts at restoring the statue failed until 1955, when the fragments were moved to Cairo's Bab Al Hadid Square. The statue was put back together and the square became known as Ramses Square. It was transported to Giza in 2006 and finally made it to the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2018. Journey to Eternity The entrance to the museum's galleries is in itself a remarkable experience. Statues of deities, sarcophagi, columns, sphinxes and obelisks are arranged on the steps. There are pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Merneptah, Amenhotep III and Senwosret I; deities including the falcon-headed Horus; Sekhmet, mother of lion-headed war god Maahes; and Serapis, the Graeco-Egyptian god who is believed to have been a merging of Osiris, god of the afterlife and the sacred bull Apis. Visitors can either climb the wide steps and take their time admiring each piece, or they can briskly head up via a travelator. Called Journey to Eternity, this area aims to reflect the burial rituals of ancient Egypt, specifically of a royal's soul travelling to Heaven to become a star. Curation Curating hundreds of thousands of years of historical artefacts is no straightforward task. Chronological curation is the most obvious approach and, while the museum does that, there are also thematic divisions to the collection. The galleries are arranged in three spaces. Each is dedicated to a specific time period, beginning with the Prehistoric Period, Predynastic Period and Old Kingdom, before transitioning to the Middle Kingdom, the New Kingdom, and finally the Late Period and Graeco-Roman Period. Each gallery is then segmented into three spaces, which touch upon everyday society, the royal class and belief systems. Every artefact is an important historical piece. You will find Pharaonic busts in marble, baboons carved into limestone, colossal statues of kings and queens, granite stela marking key moments and, of course, funerary items. Tutankhamun's tomb The boy king is arguably the star of the museum, and artefacts found in his tomb are being kept under wraps until the official opening. King Tutankhamun is one of Ancient Egypt's most famous rulers. He ruled from just nine years old until his death at about 19. His short reign was during one of Ancient Egypt's wealthier periods and made a profound impact. He was instrumental in promoting traditional Egyptian religion and art, restoring tombs and statues dedicated to the old deities. His penchant for art is reflected in the items found in his tomb that will be on display. These include the famous gold mask to protect him in the afterlife. His golden throne, chariots and golden shrines will also be exhibited.
