EFA

Nabih says national team is separated

Cairo - Mohamed Mahmoud

Egyptian national team’s general coach Osama Nabih said that the current problems witnessed in Egyptian Federation Association (EFA) will not affect the national team, saying that the coaching staff is able to separate the players from such problems. He stressed that the relations with the EFA is good, describing the ruling body of Egypt’s football as the Godfather of EgyptianRead more

Coach of Egypt’s national team aspires for World Cup

Cairo - Ahmed Al Sayed

Coach of Egypt’s national team Hector Cuper expressed his appreciation to Egyptian Football Association (EFA), headed by its president Hany Abu Rida, for its support to him and the coaching staff of the national team, saying that they exert increasing efforts to ensure Egypt’s qualification for the coming World Cup scheduled to be held in Russia in 2018. He added,Read more

Zamalek’s Chair stresses EFA will be dissolved

Cairo - Al Khateeb Gamal

Chairperson of Egypt’s Zamalek Sporting Club Mortada Mansour stressed the need for dissolving Egypt’s Football Association (EFA), saying that the verdict to dissolve Egyptian football body is enforceable. He added that the elections of Egypt’s Football Association will be repeated, stressing that the court verdict will be executed. He added, “Not only our match against Makassa will be repeated butRead more

Zamalek's Mansour: he may resign; affirms withdrawal

Cairo - Arab Today

Zamalek's Mortada Mansour said Monday he may resign from his club's chairmanship after "achieving all his dreams for the team." In statements for Zamalek's official site, Mansour reaffirmed his team would withdraw from the Egyptian Premier League for what he called "clear corruption" of referees. He added that he phoned President of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Hany Abo RidaRead more

Zamalek to face Sharqiya, Military Production on Dec 21, 24

Cairo - Arab Today

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Monday decided to hold Zamalek and Military Production match, which was deferred from the first week of Premier League competitions, on December 12 at 7 P.M. The association also decided to hold Zamalek and Sharqiya match, deferred from the fourth week of Premier League competitions, on December 24 at 7 PM. Source: MENARead more

EFA: National team completes preparations for Ghana clash

Alexandria - Arab Today

The Egyptian national team has completed its preparations for Ghana match that comes within the group E of the African qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said in a statement on Sunday. The Egyptian National team technical staff, led by Argentinian coach Hector C?per, will meet with players before leaving their residence toRead more

Sports minister in talks with EFA head over Ghana match

Alexandria - Arab Today

Sports and Youths Minister Khaled Abdel Aziz met on Sunday with President of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Hani Abou Reida to discuss preparations for today's important match between the national football team and Ghana. Egyptian players hope to secure a victory against Group E rivals Ghana in today match, to be played at Alexandria's Borg El Arab Stadium, toRead more

Fans to return to stadiums at beginning of 2nd round of Egyptian premier league

Cairo - Arab Today

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced Sunday that Egyptian fans will be allowed to attend matches starting from the second round of the Egyptian Premier League, said EFA President Hani Abu Reida. Speaking at a press conference, Abu Reida said that Cairo International Stadium will be among the stadiums that meet the conditions of allowing football fans to return toRead more

PM asserts Egypt’s readiness to host international sports events

Cairo - Arab Today

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail stressed Wednesday Egypt’s readiness to host and organize different sports events. Ismail’s remarks came during his meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Minister of Youth and Sports Khaled Abdel Aziz and Chairman of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Hani Abou Reida were present during the meeting, Cabinet spokesman Hossam Qawish said. The premier welcomed Infantino in Egypt andRead more

Sports minister officially receives EFA board's resignation

Cairo - Arab Today

Youth and Sports Minister Khaled Abdel Aziz on Monday received a resignation letter from seven board members of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA). EFA Chairman Gamal Allam and three other board members have sent their resignation earlier, a statement by the ministry said. EFA's internal regulation states that the association's General Assembly must convene within three months to elect aRead more