Thursday, 3 April 2008

Sunday, 10 February 2008

Egypt down Cameroon to rule Africa

Champions: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan holds
the trophy aloft [AFP]
Egypt won its sixth Africa Cup of Nations title, whilst defending its title, by beating Cameroon 1-0 in the final.

Mohamed Aboutreika scored the only goal in the 77th minute of a tightly fought contest, converting Mohamed Zidan's cross for his fourth goal of the tournament.

[Al-Jazeera]It was a crucial error from captain Rigobert Song that led to Aboutreika's goal.

The Cameroon captain had two chances to clear the ball but instead got tangled in a needless duel with Zidan and lost the ball.

Zidan squared it perfectly and Aboutreika finished powerfully in the bottom right corner.

Realising his error, Song pulled his shirt into his mouth and pointed to the skies, as if seeking forgiveness.


Friday, 21 December 2007

This is the Day of Eid by Sami



Children are wearing new clothes
Bright colours fill the streets
Their faces full of laughter
Their pockets full of sweets
Let us rejoice indeed
For this is the day of Eid

Mosques are full of worshippers
in rows straight and neat
Their Lord they remember, His name they repeat
Their hands are raised to the sky
They supplicate and plead
On this blessed day
Forgive us they entreat
Let us rejoice indeed
For this is the day of Eid

People are giving charity
And helping those in need
In giving they’re competing
Today there is no greed
Let us rejoice indeed
For this is the day of Eid

Enemies embracing each other
All hatred is buried
Everyone is celebrating
Greeting everyone they meet
Let us rejoice indeed
For this is the day of Eid

Thursday, 1 November 2007