A brace from Bassem Morsi, who was also the hero of last year's final against the same opponent, gave Zamalek a fourth successive Egypt Cup title following a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Ahly in a thrilling final in Alexandria on Monday.

After registering a historic fifth-placed finish for Egypt in the 10m pistol shooting, youngster Afaf El-Hodhod will be eyeing a similarly impressive achievement when she kicks off her 25m pistol Qualifying round.

Egypt's fencing star Alaa Abouelkassem has slammed criticism of his loss in an individual foil game on Sunday, while also announcing his retirement after participating in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Stoke City's newly signed Egyptian midfielder Ramadan Sobhi expressed his delight after his first appearance with the Potters on Saturday against Hamburger SV.

Ahly will be determined to exact revenge on reigning champions Zamalek, for last year's 2-0 Egypt Cup final defeat, when the arch-rivals lock horns once again in the competition's same stage on Monday.

After missing the 2012 edition in London for the first time since 1992, Egypt's handball team are back to the Olympics with the aim of keeping up their recent fine performances.

Zamalek Sporting Club President Mourtada Mansour said Sunday that he agreed with al-Ahly Sportin club to allow only 300 fans from each club to attend the final match between the club teams in the Egyptian Cup Championship, Youm7 reported.

On Friday, the Egyptian Olympic squad joined the throng of athletes that flooded Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium for the parade of athletes at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Afaf El-Hodhod has made it to the 10m-shooting range finals after finishing fifth in the qualifying round to become the first Egyptian shooter to go through.

Egypt's Abdel-Khaleq El-Banna reached the quarter finals in the men's rowing single sculls on Saturday after finishing third of heat 6.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, elected in February to lead the global soccer body into calmer waters after a series of corruption scandals, was himself cleared of possible ethics violations on Friday.

Ahly have signed a four-year-contract with Nigerian starlet Junior Ajayi from Tunisian side CS Sfaxien, Al-Ahram Sports reported on Friday.

Ahly needed two late goals to seal a comeback 2-1 victory against a resilient Enppi side at the Army Stadium in Suez, setting up a mouth-watering clash with arch-rivals Zamalek in the Egypt Cup final.

Two athletes who were firm contenders to give Egypt its first gold medal in 12 years will not be available but the country still aims big at the Olympic Games, eyeing several medals in Rio de Janeiro.

Egypt's winger Ramadan Sobhi has joined Stoke City trainings for first time, the English Premier League outfit announced through a video from the morning trainings.

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted his six-year ban from all football-related activity has taken a toll on his mental health.

A superb display from Zamalek wizard Ayman Hefni helped his side to an emphatic 4-0 victory over bitter rivals Ismaily at Alexandria's Borg El-Arab Stadium on Wednesday, which sent them to the Egypt Cup final for the fifth time in a row.

Egypt handball star Ahmed El-Ahmar has been chosen to carry his nation's flag at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in recognition of the 32-year-old's distinguished career on both the local and international fronts.

Egypt winger Mohamed Salah has left Chelsea to join AS Roma on a permanent deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Saudi King Abdullah Sports City will host football game of the Egyptian Super Cup for season 2016/2017, Youm7 reported Wednesday.

For months, fears about the Rio de Janeiro Olympics have been hogging the spotlight.