Africa: Salah Delays Rehab to Support Egypt During Cape Verde Crunch At Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah will head back to English Premier League pacesetters Liverpool for treatment on his injured left leg after watching his Egypt teammates play their crucial Group B clash against Cape Verde on Monday night at the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah, 31, was substituted during the first-half of his side's game against Ghana on 18 January. Without him Egypt twice came from behind to draw 2-2. The stalemate left them with two points from their two […]

January 22, 2024 5

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Ghana/Egypt: Mohammed Kudus: “We deserved more”

[ad_1] Ghanaian sensation, Mohammed Kudus feels Ghana deserved more after twice surrendering the lead to draw 2-2 against Egypt in a drama filled Group TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 clash in Abidjan. Ghanaian sensation, Mohammed Kudus feels Ghana deserved more after twice surrendering the lead to draw 2-2 against Egypt in a drama filled Group TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 clash in Abidjan. “I’m happy to be back. I worked so hard […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Egypt/Ghana: Afcon Day 2 Review – Egypt, Nigeria Falter As Ghana Continues Bad Afcon Record

[ad_1] Just like many pundits predicted, the favourites are not having their way as the supposed minnows flex their muscles. Three games, nine goals, two draws, and a confidence-jarring defeat were the stories of Day 2 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire. In Group A, Nigeria filed out against 88th FIFA-ranked Equatorial Guinea, who came to the tournament on the back of an unbeaten 2023, which included five wins out of their seven […]

January 15, 2024 2

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Egypt is Aiming for a Record Extending Crown – Mahmoud Trezeguet

[ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations record holders (7), Egypt are aiming to extend record. This was the bold statement made by Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan, also known as Trezeguet upon the Pharaohs' arrival in Cote d'Ivoire. Egypt will be based at Cote d'Ivoire's capital of Abidjan where they are drawn in group B alongside Ghana, Mozambique and Cape Verde. "It is a difficult group. It is not easy. All the African teams are strong and have very good […]

January 12, 2024 2

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Africa: Five Stars to Watch At Afcon 2024

[ad_1] The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast is set to feature some of the biggest names in world football. Here are five standout players to keep an eye on during the tournament: Mohamed Salah (Egypt) A household name in football, the 31-year-old Liverpool forward is known for his incredible goal-scoring abilities. He is the joint-top scorer in the Premier League this season with 14 goals. Salah has been instrumental in Egypt's success in the past and […]

January 10, 2024 1

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Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

[ad_1] Luanda — Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. In this competition that began in 1957, Angola has never been on the podium, being in the quarter-finals the best position the team has achieved so far in this continental competition. For climate reasons, the African Football Confederation (CAF) moved the CAN from 2023 to January and February this year. Trophies: 1957 - Egypt 1959 - Egypt 1962 […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Tanzania/Egypt: Egypt Beat Tanzania in Final Before Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Egypt concluded their pre-Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 triumph against Tanzania, thanks to a composed finish by Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan and a penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. The win serves as the Pharaohs' solitary warm-up encounter ahead of the tournament's commencement in Cote d'Ivoire on January 13. Coach Rui Vitoria utilized the opportunity to assess certain players, fielding Zamalek's goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy and left-back Ahmed Fatouh, both returning after a prolonged absence of over six weeks. […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon 2023 – Osimhen, Salah, Mane and Stars of Africa Descend On Ivory Coast

[ad_1] Sadio Mane's Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on January 13. A strong field also features 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and a Nigeria team spearheaded by African footballer of the year Victor Osimhen, as organisers hope the focus will remain solely on the football at this edition of the continental showpiece. Ivory Coast is hosting […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Egypt Eyes More Archaeological Site Investment to Enhance Tourist Experience

[ad_1] Recent investment in services for archaeological and heritage areas in Egypt will improve the tourist experience and generate more revenue. 2024 will witness more investment in these ancient areas in compliance with conditions set by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and the Antiquities Protection Law, taking into account specifications for restaurants, bazaars, hotels and boutiques. The SCA is responsible for managing and restoring the antiquities sites, while other companies specialise in services for visitors at the sites. SCA […]

January 3, 2024 2

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