The training session was full of excitement. 33′: PHEW!! Still 0-0. It includes a hat-trick of titles won in the 2006, 2008 and 2010 editions. The Al-Sekka Al-Hadid (Railways) Club was formed in 1903, and its players were mostly British and Italian engineers working for the Railways establishment at the time. Salah’s cross is cleared away. The first official competition organized by the association was the Sultan Hussein Cup– which was initially dominated by British teams before Al-Mukhtalat won it in 1920-21. Dangerous free-kick on the edge of the box. Having finished level with Algeria in the qualification stage with a same number of points, goals scored and goals conceded – hence level on all tiebreaker parameters. 45′: Dangerous free-kick for Egypt, but Salah’s direct freekick goes straight to the goalkeeper. The team lost 2-1 to Italy in the first round but defeated Yugoslavia 4-2 in the game for classification for eighth place. They have been impressed by my performance which I need to sustain or even get better so that I am considered for the final team on match day against Egypt,” added Kagimu. 2018 World Cup: Nigeria, Egypt and Tunisia record victories. Also on Saturday, there were opening group wins for Ivory Coast and Senegal. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. MOHAMED SALAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. 46′: We’re back underway. Learn how your comment data is processed. 2018 World Cup qualifiers Egypt imprisons belly dancer Sama al-Masry for indecency . : @sdeezy_ pic.twitter.com/NWmOQv4AE2. With the 90-minute mark approaching soon, the fans would have started dreaming glory, and just then Congolese player Bouka Moutou equalized in the 88th minute which dampened the hopes. The first official competition of the country – the Egypt Cup (or Farouk Cup) had its first edition soon after (and is still active as of 2017), and the Egyptian Premier League was founded in 1948. The scenes when Salah scored this penalty to send Egypt to the WC. With 2 draws and 5 losses, Egypt has never won a match in the World Cup finals. Having formalized the sport, the British were keen to spread it across their colonies and built playgrounds in the camps. International Sign Language - FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 25th June 2018 - Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt FIFA will publish short summaries of all 64 World Cup matches in sign language. Salah goes through and plays a low cross to Kouka, but the Congo defender makes a last ditch tackle, before the ball drops to Hegazi, but the goalkeeper makes a crucial save. Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho added a second 10 minutes later to put Gernot Rohr's side 2-0 up. The player, who has represented clubs like Chelsea, Fiorentina and AS Roma in the past, and is currently one of the main players at Liverpool, has cemented his position as one of the top footballers at both international and club level. Egypt started off the round well with wins over Congo and Ghana, before a stutter at Uganda saw them lose 0-1, and raise concerns if it would be another failed campaign. According to reports, 74 people were killed in the incident and over 500 were injured. 74′: Egypt 1-0 Congo. 80′: CHANCE for Egypt. It was the first session following interim coach Moses Basena’s release of the 27 man squad today morning to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier double encounter against Egypt on 31st August, 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Nambole. 3 years ago . Read about our approach to external linking. 50′: That was real close for Congo, but El-Hadary makes a brilliant save. The national team coach, Argentine Hector Cuper, admitted that the pressure of the qualification had prompted him to start taking medication for high blood pressure. 95th minute of the World Cup qualifier between Egypt and Congo at the Borg El Arab Stadium. "The next game is in Cameroon against Zambia, so if we win that game we'll have a very good start.". The Pharaohs are on the brink of a long-awaited return to the World Cup for the first time since 1990 after Uganda failed to get the three points against Ghana on Saturday and they could secure a place in the 2018 World Cup with a win against Congo. 12′: Chipped through ball from Ramadan to Salah, but the Congo keeper collects it. 62′: GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL.MOHAMED SALAAAAAAAAAAAAAH OPENS THE SCORELINE. International Sign Language - FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 25th June 2018 - Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt FIFA will publish short summaries of all 64 World Cup matches in sign language. The Egypt football team, who despite having a strong team and fervent support from fans, had always ended up falling short at the final hurdle to reach football’s pinnacle event. No hiccups this time around. October 8, 2017. The Tempo of game has gone down. A win for Egypt would confirm their qualification for the next edition of the FIFA World Cup – an event the football-crazy nation had failed to reach since 1990. Egypt 1-0 Congo. The team did come painfully close to qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Required fields are marked *. 25′: Fathi makes a crucial block on the Congo counterattack. The team has a talented pool of players – many of whom are playing in Europe with the best players in the world in the toughest leagues – and has the potential to have many more glorious nights in future like the one they gifted to their country at the Borg El Arab Stadium by confirming their participation in the sport's most prestigious event. The grand Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria was the stage. Egypt, who are in a bid to make their first World Cup appearance for 28 years, currently sit top of Group E with nine points, one above Uganda, who drew with Ghana on Saturday. Algeria's El Arabi Soudani put the home side in front in Blida, but Cameroon's Benjamin Moukandjo equalised before half-time. Nigeria's goals came in the first half from two of the English Premier League's rising stars. Looking at the impact of Egypt's World Cup qualification on the country. Egypt XI: Essam El-Hadary; Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Hegazi, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Abdel-Shafy; Tarek Hamed, Mohamed Elneny, Ramadan Sobhi, Mohamed Salah, Saleh Gomaa; Ahmed Hassan ‘Kouka’. 76′: SUB for Egypt: Kouka OFF, Amr Gamal ON. 2′: Egypt have the upper hand in the early exchanges. The 44-year-old played a key role in the successful qualification campaign and if he plays for the side in the World Cup next year, he will become the oldest player ever to feature in the event. The other two teams in Group B, Algeria, featuring Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani, and Cameroon played out a 1-1 draw. In 1934 Egypt became the first African team to play in the World Cup finals. Celebrations as #Egypt beats Congo and qualifies for the #WorldCup2018 for the first time since 1990. pic.twitter.com/M98Akyae7X. Cameroon coach Hugo Broos was thrilled with his side's performance. Opened in 2007, the 86,000-capacity all-seater stadium is the ninth largest football stadium in the world. As one of the top-ranked teams in Africa, Egypt received a bye in the first round of qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup. Tunisia were 2-0 winners over Guinea in Group A in Monastir later on Sunday. Five minutes remaining. 62′: Elneny finds Mohamed Salah with a brilliant long ball and Salah slots the ball past the goalkeeper. The hat-trick of title wins was followed by another hat-trick, a disappointing one this time, as the Pharaohs failed to qualify for the 2012, 2013 and 2015 editions of the African Cup of Nations. I have been working so hard for this call up.”. At the referee’s signal, Salah proceeded to calmly slot the ball into the bottom-right corner with his left foot to send the entire country into a frenzy. 85′: Egypt 1-0 Congo. Still 0-0. The Pharaohs fails to break down a stubborn Congo defence. Egypt star Mohamed Salah said the team would try to learn from their mistakes after the Africa Cup of Nations hosts suffered an embarrassing last-16 exit.... more » 07.07.2019 13:58 8′: Chance for Mohamed Salah, but goes straight to the goalkeeper. 86′: SUB for Egypt: Elmohamady ON, Ramadan OFF. Only the five group winners will qualify for Russia 2018. , featuring Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani, and, went top of Group E with a 2-1 victory away to, Also on Saturday, there were opening group wins for. 6′: Salah plays smart free-kick to Tarek Hamed, who skies it way over. Listening to reactions of the Egyptian commentators during Salah’s penalty kick gave a glimpse into what the goal and the qualification meant to the fans. The team faced off against lowly Chad in the second round for a two-legged tie. Saleh Gomaa’s free-kick is cleared easily. The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. 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With the score level at 1-1, Mohamed Salah stepped up to take the penalty against Congo’s keeper Barel Mouko. Here’s how much it means to the nation...?? His decisive goals were ultimately the main reason for Egypt’s qualification for the World Cup. The impact of political volatility in Egypt in the past was also felt by the sport of football in the country. The Pharaohs’ fans will be glad that the captain and goal-keeper Essam El-Hadary came out of retirement to resume playing for the national side. Elsewhere, Egypt defeated Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville in Group E and in Group A, Tunisia had a 2-0 win over Guinea. 0-0. The team was congratulated by leaders and celebrities and the reactions of football fans in Egypt made news worldwide, being tagged as a victory of sport. Live Scores, Results & match details of Egypt - ScoresPro.com The Egyptian army had to airlift soldiers into the stadium to control the situation. The country also won the inaugural edition of the African Cup of Nations in 1957. The modern records show the arrival of the contemporary football to the country in 1882 with the British occupation of Egypt. 0′: The game is underway at Borg El-Arab stadium. Stadium: Volgograd Arena, Volgograd (RUS). Elneny’s free-kick is wide. PREVIEW: Egypt on brink of long-awaited World Cup return. The final whistle was followed by thousands of home team fans storming the stands and pitch in the stadium with knives, stones, clubs and other weapons to attack the players, coaches and fans of Al Ahly. As one of the top-ranked teams in Africa, Egypt received a bye in the first round of qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup. It was the first session following interim coach Moses Basena’s release of the 27 man squad today morning to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier double encounter against Egypt on 31st August, 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Nambole. Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute. 20′: 20 minutes gone and the Pharaohs are the more dangerous team. The team had an indifferent tournament where they failed to win a single game and finished bottom of their group for an uneventful exit. The incident also affected the national side, and it was reflected in the team’s results as they failed to qualify for African Cup of Nations, a tournament they had traditionally dominated, till 2017. Egypt 0-0 Congo. 30′: Yellow card for Babila Samuel after tackling Mohamed Salah on the edge of the box.