The Egyptian national team flew to Congo on a private jet Friday to launch their campaign in the final phase of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed in an exclusive interview with AFP on Thursday that he backs expanding the World Cup to 48 teams, giving "more of a chance to more teams".

Ahly midfielder Hossam Ghaly has said he will consider retirement at the end of this season after evaluating his performance.

Zamalek left-back Ali Fathi has finally recuperated from a niggling knee injury to be ready for the CAF Champions League final first leg at South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns on 15 October.

Egypt manager Hector Cuper sounded an optimistic note over his side's chances of ending a long wait for a World Cup appearance, saying he is confident that his players are capable of achieving a long-held dream.

Arsenal's Nigerian starlet Alex Iwobi said his Egyptian teammate Mohamed Elneny "never stops running", praising the central midfielder for the efforts he put in every game.

Maria Sharapova has been cleared to return to tennis next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced the former world number one's two-year drugs ban by nine months on Tuesday.

Congo coach Pierre Lechantre has announced a 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup home qualifier against Egypt.

AS Roma manager Luciano Spalletti has said that Egypt's winger Mohamed Salah 'would belong in the English Premier League' following the 2-1 win over heavyweight Inter Milan in the 7th match day of the Italy Serie late on Sunday.

In the lead-up to crucial game against Congo in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Egypt's national squad is getting a boost at the training camp, thanks to a number of players based abroad. Among them are Hull City winger Ahmed Elmahamady, Excelsior Mouscron midfielder Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” and Ittihad of Jeddah winger Mahmoud 'Kahraba' Abdel-Moneim.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidents will be limited to three four-year terms with effect from the 2017 elections, the organisation confirmed on Monday.

Zamalek's Nigerian striker Stanley Ohawuchi has voiced confidence concerning his side's chance of winning the African Champions League.

Roma claimed a 2-1 win over rivals Inter Milan Sunday to move to 13 points after a thrilling end-to-end match in the Italian capital.

Egypt's coach Hector Cuper said he is not thinking of the later Ghana or Uganda clashes in the 2018 World Cup qualifier, stressing he sees nothing at the moment but the anticipated away match against Congo next week.

AS Roma manager Luciano Spaletti has praised the performance of Egypt winger Mohamed Salah after scoring a goal during 4-0 Europa League group-stage victory over Romania's Astra at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released on Thursday the date of the Champions League final between Egyptian side Zamalek and Sundowns of South Africa.

Egypt national assistant coach Osama Nabih revealed that Ittihad of Jeddah winger Mahmoud 'Kahraba' Abdel-Moneim sustained a minor injury but remains fit for the game against Congo in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Ahly defender Ahmed Hegazy's status remains in doubt.

Zamalek will kick off their new Egyptian League season with a visit to newcomers El-Nasr Taadin at Aswan Stadium with all eyes set on the CAF Champions League final against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in mid-October.

Zamalek will kick off their new Egyptian League season with a visit to newcomers El-Nasr Taadin at Aswan Stadium with all eyes set on the CAF Champions League final against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in mid-October.

Ahly claimed their third victory in as many Egyptian Premier League games after two goals from Karim Walid and Moemen Zakareya gave them a 2-1 win over Wadi Degla on Wednesday.

French Lagardere Group signed a long-term agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday to get the exclusive marketing rights of African competitions, beating off sudden competition from Egypt's Presentation Advertising Agency.