7 sports updates you should follow today

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, several notable sports events took place, most importantly, the Egyptian national team closed the chapter on Angola and began preparations to face South Sudan in Juba, while Amouta called for strengthening Al Ahly's midfield during the winter transfer window.

Egypt national team closes the chapter on Angola and begins preparations to face South Sudan in Juba

The Egypt national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, finished their match against Angola and today, Saturday, begins intensive preparations for the upcoming encounter against the South Sudan national team, scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 3 PM at Juba Stadium, as part of the second round of the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Amouta calls for strengthening Al Ahly's midfield during the winter transfer window

Hossam Amouta, the coach of Al Ahly, has urged the club's management to act early to strengthen the team's midfield during the upcoming winter transfer period by signing a skilled midfielder with the technical and physical abilities to participate with the team in the upcoming matches.

Zamalek postpones player contract renewals until after the derby against Al Ahly

The management of Zamalek has decided to postpone discussions about renewing contracts for several first-team players whose contracts expire at the end of the current season until after the derby match against Al Ahly, scheduled as part of the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

Al Ahly's doctor presents a report on the injured players to Hossam Amouta

Dr. Ahmed Gaballah, Al Ahly's doctor, will present a medical report to Hossam Amouta in the coming hours regarding the condition of several injured players and their rehabilitation programs, as part of the ongoing coordination between the medical staff and the coaching staff. The quartet of Mohamed El Shenawy, Yasser Ibrahim, Taher Mohamed Taher, and Ahmed Kouka continue to follow their specified treatment and rehabilitation programs during the team's training sessions, in preparation for their return to training and matches according to each player's condition.

Ahmed El Jafali misses Zamalek's first friendly against Modern Sport due to rehabilitation program

Tunisian player Ahmed El Jafali, from Zamalek's first football team, was unable to participate in the team's first friendly match against Modern Sport due to undergoing a gradual rehabilitation program in preparation for his return to normal participation with the team.

Find out Ramadan Sobhi's first decision after his 4-year suspension in the doping case

A close source to Ramadan Sobhi, player of Pyramids FC and the Egypt national team, revealed the next step the player will take after his 4-year suspension was upheld in the doping case, following the Swiss Federal Court's rejection of the appeal he filed against the ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Hossam Hassan: Satisfied with the team's performance.. and Salah's substitution was a tactical decision

Hossam Hassan, the coach of the Egypt national team, expressed his satisfaction with the performance the Pharaohs displayed against Angola, in a match that ended in a goalless draw at Cairo International Stadium, in the first round of the group stage of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.