By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Somali international referee Omar Cabdiqaadir Cartan could officiate during matches in Egypt’s first division. The Somali Football Federation has submitted an official request to its Egyptian counterpart, according to Caasimada Online, which relays reports from Egyptian media.
FIFA has suspended Egypt manager Hossam Hassan and his brother Ibrahim, the team director, for three matches, while striker Mostafa Ziko has been given five. The sanctions follow their criticism of the refereeing after Egypt’s 3-2 defeat by Argentina in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, according to the Egyptian Football Association.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Bénin Web TV ·
Egypt’s Parliament authorised President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. The approval could allow Cairo to become more directly involved in regional tensions, according to Egyptian state media.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Africanews ·
Egypt’s Parliament has postponed until 26 October the resumption of debate on possible military intervention in support of Saudi Arabia, without authorising the operation. MPs are meeting in an extraordinary session at the request of President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, according to Egyptian state media.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Africanews ·
Mohamed Salah scored Trabzonspor’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Besiktas in the eighth round of the Turkish league. The Egyptian striker now has eight goals and is nicknamed “Sultan Mohamed Salah” by Turkish supporters, according to analyst Mohamed Chennawi.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Vetogate ·
Egypt’s central bank raises rates by one point to 21%The Central Bank of Egypt has raised its key rates by one percentage point, taking the overnight deposit rate to 20%, the lending rate to 21% and the rates for main operations and discount to 20.5%, according to Tunisia Online and Financial Afrik. The institution says it aims to contain inflation expectations amid inflationary risks, economic uncertainty and pressure on the pound against the dollar, Tunisia Online reports.
Achraf Hakimi scores hat-trick for PSG at Le HavreAchraf Hakimi scored the first hat-trick of his career and provided two assists in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-1 Ligue 1 victory at Le Havre, according to Africa Top Sports, Bénin Web TV and Vanguard. The win gave PSG a four-point lead at the top after nine rounds, after Rennes lost 5-2 at Nice, Vanguard specifies.The week in Africa
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