The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

‘We want to be champions!’ Academy trains Cameroon’s next generation of women footballers

As the Africa Cup of Nations draws to a close with Senegal meeting Egypt in the final on Sunday, FRANCE 24 reports from the Rails Football Academy for girls in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde, where most of the football has taken place. The young footballers dream of glory – but…

France 24 · Feb 5, 2022

China’s Xi Meets More Heads of State in Winter Games Diplomatic Push

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the leaders of several more countries on Saturday as Beijing used the start of the Winter Olympics to score diplomatic points amid simmering tensions with the United States. Following a groundbreaking agreement with Russia on Friday over Taiwan and against NATO expansion, Xi held meetings…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2022

Former Manchester United coach Carlos Queiroz suspended for Egypt's AFCON final after red card

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz will miss Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 5, 2022

Beijing Olympics | Xi to meet with leaders of Serbia, Egypt

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic are among more than a dozen world leaders who attended the opening ceremony on Friday night

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2022

When is the Africa Cup of Nations 2022 final? Kick-off time, third-place playoff, where to watch

The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations is set to conclude this weekend as Senegal and Egypt battle it out to be crowned this year's champions

Football London · Feb 4, 2022

Netflix film Perfect Strangers challenges Middle East taboos

Netflix’s first Arabic movie quickly became the most watched on the streaming company’s website in the region.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2022

How Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Premier League stars fared in AFCON semi-finals

AFCON’s final four nations locked horns this week in a bid to make it to Sunday’s final, as the 2021 tournament in Cameroon grew closer to reaching its conclusion

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022

AFCON top scorer refuses to speak after controversial Mohamed Salah comments backfire

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah booked his place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday evening

Liverpool Echo · Feb 4, 2022

Favourites Senegal take on Egypt in hotly anticipated final

After coming into their own in the knockouts, Senegal are tipped to win their first ever Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as they take on Egypt, starring Liverpool’s Mo Salah, the greatest African player of the contemporary game.

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

Mohamed Salah taunter Vincent Aboubakar left lost for words after Egypt beat Cameroon

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah had the last laugh over Cameroon rival Vincent Aboubakar, who sent him a fiery message ahead of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022