Egypt

Egypt's goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadary thrilled as FIFA World Cup record looms

The goalie stressed that the Egyptian players will dedicate a win to the Egyptian people if they emerge victorious in a World Cup game.

Jun 15, 2018, 11:19 AM IST

Mohamed Salah fit to play in FIFA World Cup 2018, says Egypt's coach Hector Cuper

Egypt's coach Hector Cuper on Thursday confirmed at a press conference that forward Mohamed Salah is fit to play in Egypt's first 2018 FIFA World Cup clash against Uruguay.

Jun 15, 2018, 10:59 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 Group A points table: Uruguay top, Russia 2nd, Saudi Arabia 3rd and Egypt 4th

Uruguay face Portugal in the Round of 16 at Fisht Stadium, Sochi on June 30, Saturday at 11:30 pm IST. Spain will play against Russia on July 1, Sunday at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow at 7:30 pm IST.

Jun 14, 2018, 23:56 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Egypt vs Uruguay

Two-time winners Uruguay compete at their 13th World Cup, compared to just two past appearances for Egypt. 

Jun 13, 2018, 23:51 PM IST

Mohamed Salah shrugs off injury to join Egypt training for FIFA World Cup

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah join a squad in Russia for World Cup.

Jun 13, 2018, 16:10 PM IST

Egypt, Nigeria continue to splutter in World Cup warm-ups

Egypt and Nigeria continued their recent poor form in World Cup warm-up games on Wednesday ahead of their bids to become the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the global showpiece event.

Jun 07, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Belgium cruise past Egypt 3-0 to settle World Cup nerves

Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt`s halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts, who lacked injured defensive linchpin Vincent Kompany.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:17 AM IST

Egypt must not be too dependent on Mohamed Salah, says coach Hector Cuper

 Egypt is hopeful Mohamed Salah will be available for the start of their World Cup campaign in Russia but the team must find a way to avoid depending too much on the striker, coach Hector Cuper has said.

Jun 06, 2018, 11:47 AM IST

Egypt's PM resigns days after el-Sissi began 2nd term

  Egypt's prime minister submitted his government's resignation today, three days after President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi was sworn in for a second, four-year term in office.

Jun 06, 2018, 09:49 AM IST

Injured Mohamed Salah features in Egypt's 23-member World Cup squad

Egypt named the following squad for the World Cup in Russia.

Jun 04, 2018, 17:31 PM IST

Soccer: Mohamed Salah optimistic of recovery ahead of World Cup

 Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is showing positive signs of recovery from a shoulder injury ahead of the World Cup later this month.

Jun 04, 2018, 14:06 PM IST

Uruguay team profile: Crossing World Cup group stage is the bare minimum

In the past 10 years, under coach Oscar Tabarez`s leadership, the Uruguayan national football team have entered a stable and prosperous period.

Jun 03, 2018, 15:42 PM IST

Mohamed Salah out "not more" than three weeks, still has World Cup hopes

Mohamed Salah could still play a role for Egypt at the World Cup after the Egyptian Football Association announced Wednesday that the injured Liverpool striker would be out for "not more" than three weeks.

May 31, 2018, 08:47 AM IST

Fatwa on Facebook: Top Muslim cleric declares war on fake 'likes'

Fake 'likes' are cheating, he said.

Apr 19, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in stoppage time as Portugal snatch win in Egypt friendly

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored two stoppage time goals to steal a 2-1 win over Egypt after Mohamed Salah had given the African side the lead in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Switzerland on Friday.

Mar 24, 2018, 16:37 PM IST

Saudi crown prince sets off on maiden foreign tour

Saudi Arabia's crown prince lands in Egypt tomorrow on the first leg of his maiden foreign tour as heir to the throne, a diplomatic charm offensive that follows his stunning rise to power.

Mar 03, 2018, 17:05 PM IST

13 terrorists, two army officers killed in Egypt army raids

Egyptian security forces today raided militant hideouts in the restive North Sinai during which 13 terrorists and two army officers were killed, the military said.

Mar 01, 2018, 14:40 PM IST

In Egypt, sports academy gives Syrian children platform to rise

With a small administrative office, and the lone training hall, Syrian youngsters practise martial arts, aerobics, ballet, and gymnastics. In addition, the academy organises football tournaments, especially for Arab and African refugees in the city.

Feb 20, 2018, 10:22 AM IST

Mystery of 'Screaming mummy', that baffled experts for 132 years, solved

In 1881, archaeologists came across Deir El Bahri valley which hid the mummies of some of the greatest  Egyptian pharaohs - Rameses the Great, Seti I and Tuthmosis III. Five years later, they came across the mummy of a young man – his hands and feed bound, face contorted in extreme pain. 

Feb 18, 2018, 08:27 AM IST

Egypt anti-jihadist sweep kills 28 militants

A major operation against jihadists in Egypt has killed 28 fighters in the Sinai Peninsula since it was launched by the military on Friday, the army said on Monday.

Feb 12, 2018, 16:08 PM IST