Egyptian sports news on Thursday, October 9, 2025, featured several important events, foremost among them the absence of Hamdy Fathy and Marwan Atiya from the upcoming match against Guinea-Bissau on Sunday in the final round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Egypt raises its medal count to 9 on the first day of the World Finswimming Championship

Our national finswimming team increased its tally to 9 medals, including 3 golds, 2 silvers, and 4 bronzes, during the first day of the World Finswimming Championship in open water hosted by the city of Alamein at Porto Marina from October 8 to 12.

Al Ittihad Alexandria to play two friendlies on October 15 and 16 in preparation for Al Ahly

The technical staff of Al Ittihad is seeking to hold two friendly matches with Alexandria teams as part of serious preparations for the league match against Al Ahly.

Ibrahim Hassan announces the absence of Hamdy Fathy and Marwan Atiya from the national team against Guinea-Bissau

Ibrahim Hassan, manager of the Egyptian national team, stated that Hamdy Fathy and Marwan Atiya will miss the Pharaohs’ match against Guinea-Bissau.

Footage of the Egyptian national team’s arrival in Cairo after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

The Egyptian national team delegation arrived in Cairo a short while ago from Morocco, preparing for the match against Guinea-Bissau on October 12.

Sami Qomsan increases the physical load for Al Mokawloon players in preparation for Enppi.. Video

Sami Qomsan, the new head coach of Al Mokawloon Al Arab, set an intensive training program to raise the players’ physical fitness.

Ibrahim Hassan: Mohamed Salah will not participate against Guinea and will only attend the celebration

Ibrahim Hassan, manager of the Egyptian national team, confirmed that the technical staff decided that Mohamed Salah, the team captain, will not participate in the match against Guinea-Bissau next Sunday in the final World Cup qualifiers.

Ferreira after rumors of his departure from Zamalek: We will stay together and reach our goals

Ferreira wrote on a photo: “Back to work, no matter how big the obstacles, we will stay together and reach our goals.”

Al Ahly begins marketing Ashraf Dari locally and in the Gulf in January

Al Ahly officials have started moving to market Moroccan defender Ashraf Dari during the upcoming winter transfer window to any clubs interested in his services, to make room for signing a new foreign player.

700,000 dollars resolve Zamalek’s dispute with Estrela Portugal over Chico Banza deal

Zamalek officials are seeking a solution with Estrela Portugal after the latter filed a complaint against the club for not receiving installments from the Chico Banza transfer deal during the summer transfer window.

United Sports organizes a celebration for the national team in the Guinea match with Hamada Helal and Ahmed Saad

United Sports Company announced organizing a musical celebration during the Egypt vs. Guinea-Bissau match at 10 PM next Sunday at Cairo International Stadium, marking the Pharaohs’ final match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.