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Al Ahly Claim 133rd Cairo Derby Victory with 2-0 Triumph Over Zamalek

Al Ahly continued their dominance over rivals Zamalek, securing a 2-0 victory in the 133rd Cairo Derby on Sunday evening at the Cairo International Stadium in matchday six of the Egyptian Premier League. The victory handed Hussein Ammouta’s side three valuable points in the title race while underlining Al Ahly’s recent upper hand in derby […]

Somali Referee Omar Artan Requests to Officiate in Egyptian Premier League

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has submitted an official request to officiate in the Egyptian Premier League and settle in Egypt, in a move that could see one of Africa’s top match officials join the domestic refereeing system. Essam Abdel-Fattah, Chairman of the Referees Committee at the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), revealed that Artan reached […]

AFCON Calendar Confusion: CAF Weighs Return to Biennial Tournament

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened the door to reversing its controversial decision to host the Africa Cup of Nations once every four years, exploring a return to the traditional biennial format. Patrice Motsepe, President of CAF, revealed that the future of the continental flagship tournament remains under review within the organization, despite […]

Slovenian Referee Rade Obrenovič Appointed for Cairo Derby Between Zamalek and Al Ahly

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has announced the appointment of a Slovenian officiating team led by international referee Rade Obrenovič to handle the high-profile clash between Zamalek and Al Ahly in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The Cairo Derby is set to take place on Sunday, October 11, at Cairo International Stadium. […]

Trouble in Cairo: South Africa Defeat Egypt to Cap Turbulent International Window

Egypt’s 1–0 home defeat to South Africa was far from a routine friendly setback, serving instead as a heavy climax to a turbulent international window marked by a tactical decline against Angola, a resounding win over South Sudan, and mounting controversies surrounding manager Hossam Hassan. The Pharaohs fell at the Cairo International Stadium to a […]

Lagos Bound: CAF Awards 2026 Date and Venue Officially Confirmed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, on the evening of Monday, December 7. The decision was ratified during an online CAF Executive Committee meeting chaired by President Patrice Motsepe, which saw the approval of key dates and major events across […]

Two Arab Offers Open Door for Ashraf Bencharki’s Potential Exit From Al Ahly

The future of Ashraf Bencharki at Al Ahly has been cast into uncertainty, with two Arab clubs entering the race to secure the Moroccan winger’s signature ahead of the upcoming transfer window. According to a report from winwin, Libyan side Ahli Benghazi have expressed strong interest in acquiring the 32-year-old, alongside a serious proposal from […]

Tournament Revival: Egypt in Talks to Host 2027 Arab Club Champions Cup

The Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) has initiated formal steps to relaunch the Arab Club Champions Cup in the summer of 2027, with Egypt emerging as a primary candidate under consideration to host the upcoming edition. Rajaallah Al-Sullami, Secretary-General of UAFA, revealed that discussions are underway with Egyptian football officials and Hany Abo Rida […]

Levadiakos Complete Signing of Former Arsenal Midfielder Mohamed Elneny

Greek Super League outfit Levadiakos have officially announced the signing of Mohamed Elneny in one of the biggest transfer coups in the club’s history, hoping the former Arsenal midfielder’s vast experience can reverse their disastrous start to the domestic campaign. Elneny arrives on a free transfer following the conclusion of his spell with UAE side […]

Al Ahly Back Mohamed El Shenawy With New Contract Extension Until 2028

Al Ahly have sent a decisive message regarding their stance on Mohamed El Shenawy following his recent controversy with Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan, announcing a contract extension for the team captain and national team goalkeeper through the 2027–2028 season. El Shenawy signed his new deal during a meeting with Essam Serageldin, Head of Transfers, […]