Egypt

Fanatical Football Pharoahs

Football is an international language. It knows no boundaries. And it is not only the players that are acquiring this language, but also the fans.

By Anna-Marie Jansen van Vuuren - 14 October 2010 - Audio

Africa gives thumbs up to medical tests for age groups cheats in FIFA tournaments

A look at the reaction of African nations to the introduction of medical tests to detect correct ages of footballers in FIFA junior tournaments. African nations also speak out on countries they feel are age group cheats pointing fingers at Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon.

By Limukani Ncube - 11 October 2010 - Text

Rival clubs

Football rivalry between Al Ahly and Zamalek is regarded as one of Africa’s fiercest derby and can divide even families.

By Denis Dibele - 8 October 2010 - Text

Soccer culture in Egypt

How has Egypt’s rich heritage and modern lifestyle embedded with Muslim culture and tradition, contributed to the development of football in the country?

By Makgotso Sekete - 5 October 2010 - Audio

Pyramid Football

During the hot afternoons and the moments of calm when business is quiet, local men waiting for tourists to the pyramids of Egypt do what they love best – play football.

By Mohamed Abdou - 30 September 2010 - Photo

The Work of Mohamed Elmasry at Nord Art

The work of Mohamed Elmasry, a photographer from Cairo participating in the Twenty Ten project, is now on show at the Nord Art exhibition in Büdelsdorf, Germany.

By Carly Diaz - 5 August 2010 - Latest news

Egyptian referee

Egypitan army officer Essam Abd El Fatah never wanted to be a referee as a young man. Now nine years after becoming a referee, the lieutenant colonel in the Egyptian army stands at the pinnacle of his football career.

By Hossam Alaidy - 27 July 2010 - Text

Impact of football

Egypt has a proud football history with a record of six Africa Cup of Nations Championship. Egyptian clubs boast an equally impressive record, with the two-Zamlek and Ahly dominating continental club championship for years. With most members of the national team, the Pharaoh, playing at home, some would wonder what explains Egypt’s success at international soccer.

By Moses Kollie Garzeawu - 1 June 2010 - Audio