For rookie Egyptian coach Mido, Zamalek may prove a springboard to a managerial foray into European football the same way it did during his successful playing career. A towering striker whose physical attributes and scoring prowess allowed him to make early inroads into Europe, Midowas a 17-year-old prodigy when he left the Cairo side to join Belgian outfit Gent, embarking on a 13-year playing career that saw him line-up for 11 clubs.He prematurely called it a day at the age of 30, but he still remained in the spotlight, showing flashes of tactical nous during his brief time as a…
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Four players of Egyptian giants, Al-Ahly, have engraved their names in CAF Super Cup history, with appearances against the same side in two editions.Captain Wael Gomaa, defensive duo, Ahmed Fathy and Sayed Moawad, and midfielder Housam Ashour, are the first players to play against the same opponent in the annual one-off match between the winner of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.The quartet’s appearance in last Thursday’s match against CS Sfaxien of Tunisia [ended 3-2 in favour of Ahly], at the Cairo International Stadium, saw them achieve the historic feat. The clash was the second between the…
CS Sfaxien, Hamadi Daw says his team’s defiant display was simply not enough to overpower Egyptian giants, Al-Ahly in the 2014 Orange CAF Super Cup.Ahly squeezed a 3-2 win on Thursday at the Cairo International Stadium in the annual one-off match between the winner of the Orange CAF Champions League and the champions of the Orange CAF Confederation Cup.CS Sfaxien twice pulled back in the game but the ‘Red Devils’ held on to claim victory and take their tally to an unprecedented sixth.“It was a tough game and the level was high. We were better in possession, but Ahly scored…
Al-Ahly coach Mohamed Youssef has singled out his team’s positive spirit as the underlying factor in their triumph in the 2014 Orange CAF Super Cup.The Egyptian ‘Red Devils’ beat CS Sfaxien of Tunisia 3-2 to coast to their sixth triumph in the annual one-off match that pit the winner of the Orange CAF Champions League against the champions of the Orange CAF Confederation Cup, on Thursday in Cairo.Youssef said his team brushed aside a less-sparkling form in the ongoing Egyptian Premier League, to churn out their best outing yet this year to claim the trophy.“Our performance in the league has…
Egyptian giants Al Ahly defied indifferent league form to beat CS Sfaxien of Tunisia 3-2 in the Orange CAF Super Cup match played Thursday night at Cairo International stadium. Goals from Mohamed Gedo and a brace from new boy Amr Sayed ensured Ahly claim a record sixth Super Cup win . CS Sfaxien captain Ali Maaloul converted a 62nd minute penalty and beautiful strike from Benyoussef Fakhreddine gave them a secong goal but the Red Devils weathered a late surge to win in front of their adoring fans. Ahly completes back to back Super Cup wins , matching their 2006 and…
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COMPETITIONS Men’s Competitions : Orange CAF Champions League Orange CAF Confederation Cup Orange CAF Super Cup Orange Africa Cup Of Nations Orange African Nations Championship Orange African Youth Championship CAN U-17 CAF U-23 Championship Futsal All Africa Games African Qualifiers : FIFA World Cup 2014 Olympic Qualifiers Women’s Competitions : African Women Championship CAN U-20 Women CAN U-17 Women All Africa Games Women Olympic Qualifiers Orange CAF Confederation Cup Players’ list Orange CAF Champions League Players’ list Confederation of African Football (CAF) News
COMPETITIONS Men’s Competitions : Orange CAF Champions League Orange CAF Confederation Cup Orange CAF Super Cup Orange Africa Cup Of Nations Orange African Nations Championship Orange African Youth Championship CAN U-17 CAF U-23 Championship Futsal All Africa Games African Qualifiers : FIFA World Cup 2014 Olympic Qualifiers Women’s Competitions : African Women Championship CAN U-20 Women CAN U-17 Women All Africa Games Women Olympic Qualifiers Orange CAF Confederation Cup Players’ list Orange CAF Champions League Players’ list Confederation of African Football (CAF) News
The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Thursday, 20 February 2014 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual co-operation towards the development of the game.The MoU valid till 31 July 2016 and open to renewal is meant to strengthen cooperation between the two confederations and provide a framework for exchange and dialogue was sealed at the CAF headquarters in Cairo.CAF President, Issa Hayatou and UEFA President, Michel Platini, signed the agreement mutual co-operation on development of football in Africa and Europe on behalf of the two confederations.The agreement will be achieved…
Orange CAF Super Cup facts ahead of match between Al-Ahly of Egypt and CS Sfaxien of Tunisia at Cairo Stadium on Thursday 20th February: Ahly are hoping to be the first club to win successive titles twice. The Cairo club, Nigerians Enyimba and Congolese TP Mazembe have achieved the feat once.Egypt are the most successful country in the competition with eight titles followed by three for Tunisia. Ahly have lifted the trophy five times and Cairo neighbours Zamalek three times.Ahly trounced South Africans Kaizer Chiefs 4-1 in 2002 for a record winning margin. However, penalties were needed seven times…