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2008 in Egypt

Explore 24 historical events and records for Egypt in 2008.

Historical records for Egypt in 2008

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Ahmed Elmohamady - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Elmohamady, Ahmed · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Ahmed Elmohamady joined the national selection for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, earning a major-tournament place while representing ENPPI. The triumph in Ghana extended Egypt’s run of continental success under Hassan Shehata.

Ahmed Fathi - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Fathi, Ahmed · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Ahmed Fathi represented Egyptian football as part of the squad at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, providing energetic work between midfield and defence. Egypt successfully defended the title won on home soil two years earlier.

Ahmed Hassan - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Hassan, Ahmed · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Ahmed Hassan represented Egyptian football as part of the squad at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, providing leadership as the side retained its African crown. Egypt successfully defended the title won on home soil two years earlier.

Ahmed Shaaban - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Shaaban, Ahmed · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Ahmed Shaaban featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, joining the winning squad from Petrojet. Beating Cameroon in the final completed a second successive continental championship.

Amr Zaki - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Zaki, Amr · Ghana · Forward · Sport / Football

Amr Zaki took part in the Egyptian campaign at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, leading the line during key stages of Egypt’s title defence. The team combined a reliable defence with decisive attacking moments across the knockout rounds.

Emad Moteab - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Moteab, Emad · Ghana · Forward · Sport / Football

Emad Moteab was selected for Egypt during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, offering attacking movement during the campaign in Ghana. Beating Cameroon in the final completed a second successive continental championship.

Essam El Hadary - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

El Hadary, Essam · Ghana · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Essam El Hadary formed part of the national squad assembled for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, organising the last line as Egypt successfully defended its title. The final in Accra ended with a narrow Egyptian victory over Cameroon and another Africa Cup trophy.

Hany Said - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Said, Hany · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Hany Said was included in Egypt’s party for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, providing a versatile defensive selection from Ismaily. The final in Accra ended with a narrow Egyptian victory over Cameroon and another Africa Cup trophy.

Hassan Mostafa - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Mostafa, Hassan · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Hassan Mostafa formed part of the national squad assembled for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, earning a place among the central midfield options. The final in Accra ended with a narrow Egyptian victory over Cameroon and another Africa Cup trophy.

Hosny Abd Rabo - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Abd Rabo, Hosny · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

At the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Hosny Abd Rabo was recognised for being named player of the tournament after his influential displays. The triumph in Ghana extended Egypt’s run of continental success under Hassan Shehata.

Ibrahim Said - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Said, Ibrahim · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Ibrahim Said was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, giving the team defensive experience from Turkish club football. The team combined a reliable defence with decisive attacking moments across the knockout rounds.

Libya Routine Safeguards Transition

ElBaradei, Mohamed · Libya · Director General IAEA · Warfare / Nuclear

Reports that safeguards implementation in Libya has progressed sufficiently for more routine verification activities.

Mahmoud Fathallah - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Fathallah, Mahmoud · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Mahmoud Fathallah was called into the group contesting the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing Zamalek’s centre-back experience into the squad. Egypt successfully defended the title won on home soil two years earlier.

Mohamed Abdel Monsef - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Abdel Monsef, Mohamed · Ghana · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Mohamed Abdel Monsef was included in Egypt’s party for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, remaining part of Egypt’s experienced goalkeeping group. The final in Accra ended with a narrow Egyptian victory over Cameroon and another Africa Cup trophy.

Mohamed Aboutrika - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Aboutrika, Mohamed · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

At the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Aboutrika was recognised for scoring the only goal in the final against Cameroon. Egypt successfully defended the title won on home soil two years earlier.

Mohamed Fadl - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Fadl, Mohamed · Ghana · Forward · Sport / Football

Mohamed Fadl earned a place in the national team for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, supplying additional centre-forward cover from Ismaily. The triumph in Ghana extended Egypt’s run of continental success under Hassan Shehata.

Mohamed Shawky - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Shawky, Mohamed · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Mohamed Shawky formed part of the national squad assembled for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, joining the successful national selection while at Middlesbrough. The final in Accra ended with a narrow Egyptian victory over Cameroon and another Africa Cup trophy.

Mohamed Sobhy - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Sobhy, Mohamed · Ghana · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Mohamed Sobhy joined the national selection for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, being included among the three goalkeepers for Ghana 2008. The triumph in Ghana extended Egypt’s run of continental success under Hassan Shehata.

Mohamed Zidan - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Zidan, Mohamed · Ghana · Forward · Sport / Football

At the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Zidan was recognised for helping create the winning goal in the final against Cameroon. The team combined a reliable defence with decisive attacking moments across the knockout rounds.

Omar Gamal - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Gamal, Omar · Ghana · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Omar Gamal was called into the group contesting the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, being named in the side’s midfield contingent from Ismaily. Egypt successfully defended the title won on home soil two years earlier.

Sayed Moawad - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Moawad, Sayed · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Sayed Moawad was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, offering balance down the left side of the squad. The team combined a reliable defence with decisive attacking moments across the knockout rounds.

Shady Mohamed - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Mohamed, Shady · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Shady Mohamed featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, reinforcing the squad’s back line after his Al Ahly campaigns. Beating Cameroon in the final completed a second successive continental championship.

Tarek El Sayed - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

El Sayed, Tarek · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

Tarek El Sayed joined the national selection for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing long-standing Zamalek experience into the defence. The triumph in Ghana extended Egypt’s run of continental success under Hassan Shehata.

Wael Gomaa - 2008 Defending Champions Squad

Gomaa, Wael · Ghana · Defender · Sport / Football

At the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Wael Gomaa was recognised for helping keep Cameroon from scoring in the final. Beating Cameroon in the final completed a second successive continental championship.

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