Egypt climbed seven positions to 46 in the FIFA global football rankings published on 20 October, after placing 53rd last month.

Egypt were drawn among familiar faces at next year's African Cup of Nations finals in Gabon after Wednesday's draw in Libreville paired them with World Cup qualifying opponents Ghana and Uganda.

Egypt will find out who they will meet at next January's African Cup of Nations in Gabon when the tournament's draw takes place in Libreville on Wednesday.

Sundowns winger Khama Billiat asked his teammates to strengthen their efforts against Zamalek in the second leg of the Champions League's final set to be played in Alexandria on Sunday, saying the game will not be easy for his side.

Egyptian duo Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Elneny have been included in CAF's preliminary list for the 2016 African Player of the Year award.

Ahly coach Hossam El-Badry thanked his player after Saturday's 2-0 win against Dakhleya in the Egyptian Premier League, saying he was targeting the preparation of recent signees.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti praised his squad, including Egypt ace Mohamed Salah after a 3-1 win over Napoli in the Serie A on Saturday.

Zamalek club called on their fans for support for the upcoming tough African Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday 23 October in Alexandria's Borg El-Arab Stadium.

Squash world number one, Egypt's Mohamed Elshorbagy US Open trophy Saturday defeating Englishman Nick Matthew in the final in Philadelphia’s Drexel University.

Egyptian champions Ahly are not interested in signing Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah who currently plays for Qatari side AlSadd, club president Mahmoud Taher confrimed on Monday.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has praised the performance of Zamalek skipper Mahmoud "Shikabala" Abdel-Razek ahead of Saturday's showdown in the CAF Champions League first leg final in South Africa.

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has showed his support for South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their CAF Champions League final game against Egyptian giants Zamalek, the Confederation of African Football announced on their official Facebook page.

Squash world number one Mohamed Elshorbagy, top seed Nour El Sherbini and world number five Raneem El Welily all booked their place in the US Open squash semifinals on Thursday.

The Palestinian Football Association on Wednesday reiterated a call for FIFA to act against Israeli clubs based in illegal Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a day ahead of a key meeting.

Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes that he his side's only advantage over Egypt's Zamalek in the African Champions League final is their 'way of playing' that poses problems for North African clubs.

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will honor Egyptian Olympic and Paralympics champions who brought Egypt a total of 15 gold, silver, bronze medals in 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics, said Egyptian Presidency Spokesperson Alaa Youssef in a statement on Tuesday.

Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is relishing what he described as the biggest game in the club's history and his career as the South African side prepare for a two-legged African Champions League final against Egypt's Zamalek.

Zamalek coach Moamen Soliman said he will leave his post if his side loses the African Champions League title.

Ghana's coach Avram Grant believes that his team's friendly game against South Africa on Tuesday will be a good preparation for the anticipated World Cup qualifier against Egypt.

Despite being 43, veteran keeper Essam El-Hadary appeared as strong as ever to play a key role in helping Egypt claim an opening 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Congo in Brazzaville on Sunday.