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  • Int'l correspondents hail Egypt's AFCON hosting

    Date: 2019-07-02 19:18:47 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:84 - ID:8007209

    CAIRO, July 2 (MENA) - Egypt's organization of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has gained the admiration of international correspondents covering the event. They thanked President of the Egyptian Football Association Hany Abo Rida, who ....

  • Egypt's organizing of AFCON 2019 not less than World Cup organization

    Date: 2019-07-02 13:55:26 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:53 - ID:8006556

    CAIRO, July 2 (MENA) - President of the Egyptian Football Association Hany Abu Reida on Tuesday said that the level of Egypt's organization of the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 (AFCON) is a not less than that of Russia's organization of the World Cup ....

  • Egyptian goalkeeper Genesh leaves for Germany to undergo surgery

    Date: 2019-07-02 10:47:21 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:28 - ID:8006193

    CAIRO, July 2 (MENA) - Egyptian goalkeeper Mahmoud Genesh left for Germany Tuesday morning to undergo a surgery as a result of a torn Achilles' tendon. Genesh was injured during the last training of the Egyptian team taking part in the Cup of ....

  • Egypt dominates PSA Women, Men World Rankings

    Date: 2019-07-01 18:46:13 GMT - United Kingdom - Sports - SN:79 - ID:8005552

    LONDON, July 1 (MENA) - Egypt's Ali Farag and Raneem Welily retained their top spot in the PSA World Rankings for professional men and women squash players. Nour El Sherbini (No.2), Nouran Gohar (No.4) and Nour El Tayeb were among the women's top ....

  • Mamish receives CAF delegation in Ismailia

    Date: 2019-07-01 18:36:01 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:77 - ID:8005494

    ISMAILIA, Egypt, July 1 (MENA) – Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Mohab Mamish received on Monday a delegation of a committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The delegation members are responsible for following up the ....

  • Egypt bags 4 medals at Badminton BWF Benin International 2019

    Date: 2019-07-01 16:20:31 GMT - Benin - Sports - SN:67 - ID:8005030

    PORTO-NOVO, July 1 (MENA) – Egypt's badminton players have won four medals at Badminton BWF Benin International 2019, held on June 27-30. Hadia Hosni got a bronze in singles, while Doha Hani snatched a silver in doubles. Hosni and Ahmed Salah ....

  • CAF’s official praises Egypt’s well-organization of AFCON

    Date: 2019-07-01 13:50:52 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:60 - ID:8004886

    CAIRO, July 1 (MENA) - Head of the competition committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Samson Adamu has applauded Egypt’s well-organization of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking at a press conference on Monday, ....

  • Egypt secure AFCON round of 16 spot with 2-0 win over Uganda

    Date: 2019-06-30 22:02:53 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:49 - ID:8004139

    CAIRO, June 30 (MENA) – Egypt qualified for the round of 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Uganda 2-0 on Sunday. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Egypt after 36 minutes into the match. Ahmed El Mohamady doubled ....

  • Madagascar to AFCON knockout stage for 1st time ever

    Date: 2019-06-30 20:31:13 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:45 - ID:8004028

    ALEXANDRIA, June 30 (MENA) – Madagascar have booked a berth at the round of 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in its history after defeating Nigeria Sunday. Thanks to two goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus ....

  • Minute of silence ahead of AFCON matches to pay tribute to Congo's Mulamba

    Date: 2019-06-30 17:54:00 GMT - Egypt - Sports - SN:39 - ID:8003866

    CAIRO, June 30 (MENA) – The organizing committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) announced on Sunday that a minute of silence will be observed ahead of all matches of the group stage to pay tribute to late DR Congolese footballer Pierre ....

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