We Will Attack Nigeria - Hector Cuper

Head coach of Egypt’s national team, Hector Cuper has promised that his charges will play with attacking intent against Nigeria on Tuesday when both sides meet in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying game in Alexandria.

The two sides fought out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna last Friday with Mohammed Salah’s injury time effort cancelling out Oghenekaro Etebo’s goal for the Super Eagles on the hour.

Cuper is full of respect for the Nigerian side but believes the Pharaohs will be in fine fettle for Tuesday’s game in Alexandria.

Super Eagles Refuse To Train In Egypt

Super Eagles did not train at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria Monday night because they complained of tiredness after a six-hour flight from Abuja.

The Eagles had to endure a two-hour delay at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Abuja due to late approval for the chartered flight to fly over Sudan to Egypt.

And that was after a two-hour bus ride from Kaduna to Abuja, also on Monday.

Nigeria vs Egypt: Kick Off Time Moved

The kick-off time for the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Friday has been moved by an hour, according to officials.

The match was originally fixed for 4pm local time, but it has now been shifted to 5pm as the home team have expressed concerns that the heat in the northern city of Kaduna could affect the Nigeria foreign-based players, who are just coming out of winter in Europe.

Coach Samson Siasia first raised this concerns when he took temporary charge of the team following the sudden exit of Sunday Oliseh last month.

Samson Siasia Invites Leon Balogun Ahead Of Egypt Clash

Stand by coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Samson Siasia has extended an invitation to Germany-based defender Leon Balogun for AFCON 2017 qualifiers against Egypt later this month.

According to the NFF official site, Mainz 05 defender Balogun will join a 42-man squad list announced by Siasia for matches against Egypt.

There has been a clamour for Balogun’s invitation on the back of his performances in the Bundesliga this season.

Nigeria vs Egypt: Ogenyi Onazi Wants Nigerians To Pray For Super Eagles

Ogenyi Onazi who plays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and SC Lazio has pleaded to Nigerian football fans to support the Eagles as they host the Pharaohs next month at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna in a must win encounter.

Nigeria need at least four points from the home and away tie with the Pharoahs of Egypt to stand a chance of qualifying for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Gabon.

However, Onazi has expressed confidence in the ability of coach Sunday Oliseh to come up with a crack side for the clash, claiming that all hands will be on deck to do Nigeria proud.

Ex Chelsea Star Florent Malouda Set To Debut Against Zamalek In Egypt

Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda is set to make his debut for Egyptian Premier League side Wadi Degla against Zamalek on Sunday.

Egyptian media reports suggest that the 35-year-old has become the highest profile player to join an Egyptian team in their history.

Malouda joined Degla, who are owned by ambitious businessman Maged Sami, on a six-month deal last month.

Egypt Set For Super Eagles Clash - Hector Cuper

Coach Oliseh has failed in his first major test after Nigeria's poor exit at CHAN 2016. His second major test is to unseat Egypt in a double leg encounter in a bid to qualify Nigeria for the next nations cup. Can Oliseh do the magic over the Pharoahs?

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has revealed that he knows his lineup that will face Nigeria in March when both sides meet in a crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Cuper revealed this to the Egyptian Football Association official website after the Pharaohs finished their two friendly games against Jordan and Libya last week.

AFCON U-23 Championship: Egypt Draw Nigeria

Two first half penalties converted by Oghenekaro Etebo proved inadequate for Nigeria’s Dream Team VI as they drew 2-2 with Egypt at the 2015 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal.

Nigeria had displayed defensive frailties in their opening game of the competition against Mali but showed notable improvements in the win over the Egyptians in M’bour.

The opening exchanges were dominated by Nigeria with quick passing without really creating clear cut openings.

AFCON U-23 Championship: Nigeria vs Egypt Preview

Nigeria will have her sights on a place in the semi-final of the Caf Africa Under-23 Nations Cup when they lock wings with the Young Pharaohs of Egypt at the Stade Caroline Faye in M’bour, Senegal today

With 3 points in the bag after a nervy 3-2 win over Mali in their first group game, the Dream Team will seek another win to ensure a place in the semi-final and one step towards a ticket for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Egypt and Nigeria were in the same group at the All Africa Games in Congo in September, but the Pharaohs pulled out of the football event at the last minute. Nigeria went on to win the bronze medal at the Africa sports festival.

Egypt Line Up Zambia, Senegal Friendlies Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash

Nigeria’s rival in Group G of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations-Egypt have set up a friendly internationals with Zambia and Senegal as they prepare to battle it out with Nigeria next year.

The Pharaohs currently sit on top of the group with maximum points from two matches while the Super Eagles are two points behind on four points after two match days.

The Pharaohs are scheduled to take on Senegal on October 8th and then face Zambia on October 11 as coach Hector Cuper takes a look at his side with eyes on the World Cup 2018 qualifiers and the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

AFCON 2017: Egypt Sure Of Group Ticket As Super Eagles Trail Pharoahs

Nigeria will have a huge mountain to climb when the qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations resumes in March next year as Egypt, who are top of Group G of the qualifiers say they have no plans to relinquish top spot in the group.

The Super Eagles trail Egypt by two points after two match days with the Pharaohs of Egypt grabbing all maximum points so far in the qualifiers.

They defeated Chad 5-1 in N’Djamena last weekend and are aiming for Nigeria’s scalp when the double header takes centre stage next year.

Super Eagles Still In AFCON 2017 Race - Adegboye Onigbinde

One time Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde has said the Super Eagles of Nigeria still have a high chance in qualifying for AFCON 2017 though it appears that the Eagles might be gunning for best losers slot.

Former Super Eagles manager, Adegboye Onigbinde has said the side are very much in the race for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Eagles picked a point in Dar es Salaam against Tanzania at the weekend to sit on the second spot in Group G on four points, two points behind leaders, the Pharaohs of Egypt who won 5-1 in N’Djamena against Chad.

African Qualifying Review: Egypt Cruises, Ivory Coast Held & More

Egypt crushed Chad 5-1 while title-holders Ivory Coast missed talisman Yaya Toure when held 0-0 by Sierra Leone in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday.

Cameroon won 1-0 in Gambia and the Central African Republic shocked the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-0 in other matchday 2 games.

Libya fluffed two penalties when losing 2-1 to Cape Verde and Benin and Mali drew 1-1 in a west Africa showdown.

Zamalek President Resigns

Zamalek president, Mortada Mansour, has announced his resignation after 16 months of being club boss. Mansour was elected as Zamalek chairman in March 2014 for four years, after a tough election.

"It's time to leave my place. I can't stay anymore as Zamalek president. I took this decision after discussions with my family. I need peace and my family," Mansour said.

" I said it before and say it now, there is war against me and despite that I worked hard and we won the title. I put smile on the faces of Zamalek fans faces and now it's time to rest.

AL AHLY: We Are Not In Talks With Jorvan Vieira

Al Ahly have denied they are in talks with Portuguese coach Jorvan Vieira to lead the team next season. Egyptian reports suggest that Al Ahly will release Fathy Mabrouk at the end of this season and will opt to bring in a foreign coach.

Al Ahly official Alaa Abdel Sadek admitted that they were in discussion with Vieira but said the talks fell through and the Red Devils have shelved any form of negotiations with the Portuguese since May.

"We started negotiations with Vieira in May to lead the team after (Juan Carlos) Garrido left but we did not reach an agreement. Since then we stopped negotiations with him and signed Fathy Mabrouk," Abdel Sadek said.

Ismaily Set To Announce Mido As New Coach

Ismaily board member Waled Al Kelany has revealed that they are in advanced talks with former Zamalek coach Ahmed Mido Hossam to lead the team next season. Former coach Tarek Yehia was booted out three days ago by the club following a string of poor results.

"We have shortlisted coaches to lead the team in the last match of the domestic league and the next season. The two coaches are Hassan Shehata and Ahmed Hossam 'Mido.' Shehata said that he can't accept the offer as he is under contract with Arab Contractors and Mido accepted the offer," Kelany said.

"He (Mido) accepted all our terms and in the coming hours we will announce him as the team's new head coach."

Nigeria Draw Ghana, Egypt In AAG

Holders Ghana have been handed a tough draw for the African Games Brazzaville 2015 after being drawn with rivals Nigeria and two-time winners, Egypt.

Senegal complete the quartet of Group B for the men’s final tournament of the 11th edition of the quadrennial multisport event fixed for 3-18 September 2015, with matches mainly in the Congolese capital, Brazzaville.

Ghana Black Meteors would come up against oppositions very familiar at the podium of the tournament since its inception in 1965, in their quest to defend the title they won for the first time four years ago in Maputo, Mozambique.

BRIBERY ALLEGATION: Egypt Offered Ghana $1million To Qualify For 2014 World Cup In Brazil

Egypt allegedly offered Ghana $1million in bribes to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. A Ghana FA member has boldly remarked that Egypt tried to induce its President, Kwasi Nyantakyi with this ransom before the Black Stars faced the Pharaohs on November 19, 2013.

Kofi Manu, a known advocate for the FA on a radio show on Accra-based Asempa FM in a heated submission, called out the North African country as having attempted to buy their way to the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil by offering the Ghanaian federation the amount.

The Black Stars needed to be beaten by five unanswered goals in the second leg of the World Cup play off after taking a commanding lead in the first leg which they trashed the Pharaohs 6-1 in Kumasi.

AFCON 2017: Egypt Will Support Algeria's Hosting Bid - Khaled Abdel-Aziz

Egypt's sports minister Khaled Abdel-Aziz has confirmed his country has abandoned its bid to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

"We have decided to withdraw our application and will support that of Algeria," he explained.
Gabon and Ghana have also made bids, the Confederation of African Football will announce the hosts on 8 April.

Libya had been due to host the finals but withdrew due to the ongoing political instability. Abdel-Aziz did not expand on the reasons behind the decision but was talking after FIFA executive committee member Hany Abu Rida said it did not make sense for two Arab countries to compete against each other.

CHELSEA: Egypt Happy Over Salah's Blue's Signing

Egyptian players and coaches are happy after Mohamed Salah signed for Chelsea after short negotiations with his side FC Basel. Here are some of the reactions from Egypt after the Blues announced the deal.

Arab contractors chairman Sherif Habib has assured everyone that he feels very proud after his former player joined one of the biggest clubs in England and Europe. Salah joined FC Basel from the Egyptian side Arab Contractors..

"I am proud that Salah joined to Chelsea. This shows that I was right when I refused to sell him to Egyptian teams like Zamalek and Al Ahly. Now Salah is making a name for Egyptian players in Europe after Ahmed Mido Hossam retired. Basel asked us to recommend them some more players like Salah and we are now working on that" Habib said.