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Lajji: The World Cup final will be held in Benslimane.

Lajji: The World Cup final will be held in Benslimane.

Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation, said on Thursday that the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane near Casablanca will host the final of the 2030 World Cup.

Sep 11, 2026
Women's World Cup 2026: check out today's schedule for the third day!
Football Féminin

Women's World Cup 2026: check out today's schedule for the third day!

The U20 Women's World Cup enters its decisive phase this Friday, September 11, with the continuation of the fixtures for the third day of the group stage.

Sep 11, 2026

Hakimi's wedding unites Egypt and Algeria as Hossam Azab celebrates his marriage to Rasha Abu Sadat.

Egyptian international referee Hossam Azab Haggag, son of Azab Haggag, head of the referees committee at the Egyptian Football Association, celebrated his marriage to Algerian judge Racha Abou Sadat.

Sep 11, 2026

The Football Association reveals the referees who will officiate the opening match of the Women's Premier League.

The Egyptian Football Association's Referees Committee announced the names of the officiating teams assigned to manage the opening matches of the first round of the Women's Premier League.

Sep 11, 2026
Champions League: Impressive Lens, dominant Bayern, remarkable Como
Sports

Champions League: Impressive Lens, dominant Bayern, remarkable Como

In the third and final French club to compete on the opening day of the Champions League, Lens achieved a stunning comeback against Slavia Prague (3-2), while Bayern dominated Bodo Glimt (5-0), and newcomers Como caused a sensation by defeating Leipzig (4-1) in their Champions League debut.

Sep 11, 2026

Fixtures for the U-20 Youth National Team in the North African qualifiers

The Egypt U-17 national team, led by coach Wael Riad, is preparing to compete in the North African qualifiers for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

Sep 11, 2026

4 rounds in the league by the numbers: 82 goals, 140 yellow cards, and 4 red cards.

The curtain has fallen on 4 rounds of the Egyptian Premier League, which has seen plenty of excitement in the 2026-2027 season, with Pyramids topping the league table: 4 rounds in numbers: 82 goals, 140 yellow cards, and 4 red cards.

Sep 11, 2026
UEFA Champions League / Bayern: Davies scores the third goal against Bodø/Glimt
Football

UEFA Champions League / Bayern: Davies scores the third goal against Bodø/Glimt

Bayern Munich extends its lead against Bodø/Glimt. Alphonso Davies scores the third Bavarian goal in the 77th minute, making it 3-0. From a corner taken by

Sep 11, 2026

The youth handball team faces Angola in the semifinals of the Africa Championship.

The youth handball team, led by coach Tarek Mahrous, faces Angola today, Friday, in the semifinals of the Africa Championship taking place in Ivory Coast.

Sep 11, 2026

Osama Galal suffers a foot fracture, which will keep him out of Pyramids for six months.

Pyramids FC defender Osama Galal suffered a serious injury during the team's training session today, sustaining a foot fracture that will keep him out for six months.

Sep 11, 2026
Oscar Piastri dismisses the theory of Lando Norris sabotage.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Oscar Piastri dismisses the theory of Lando Norris sabotage.

In the fraught final moments of qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix last weekend, McLaren's plan was for Oscar Piastri to run ahead of team-mate Lando Norris on-track, giving him the benefit of a 'tow' on the straight. But Piastri locked a wheel into the first corner, ran over the asphalt run-off at the chicane, and aborted his lap. Naturally there were those who concluded that this was a ...Keep reading

Sep 11, 2026
Williams honors its 1981 championship-winning car with a distinctive livery for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Madring

Williams honors its 1981 championship-winning car with a distinctive livery for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Williams will be sporting a one-off 1981-inspired livery on its FW48 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The special white, green and navy blue colourway pays homage to the FW07C, the car that claimed the constructors' championship in 1981. Interestingly, that year also marks the last time Formula 1 visited the Spanish capital, when Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann competed at the ...Keep reading

Sep 11, 2026
UEFA Champions League: Matheus Cunha scores the first goal for Manchester United.
Ligue des Champions UEFA

UEFA Champions League: Matheus Cunha scores the first goal for Manchester United.

Manchester United opened the scoring against Sabah in the first match of the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils maintain their status against the newcomers.

Sep 11, 2026

Maspero Cultural Salon: A meeting of prominent figures in the fields of media and sports in Asmarat

The activities of the "Maspero Cultural Salon" will kick off on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Development Club headquarters: Youm7. Maspero Cultural Salon.. A meeting bringing together icons of media and sports in Al-Asmarat.

Sep 11, 2026

Moataz Salem: Pyramids aims to win the league title and the CAF Champions League

Motasem Salem, coach of Pyramids FC, confirmed that the team is strongly aiming to compete for all titles this season, emphasizing that the start of the league is still early.

Sep 11, 2026

From "marginalized" to "savior"… fate brings Achraf Dari back to take charge of Al Ahly's defense.

Moroccan defender Achraf Dari has transformed from a player on the verge of being sidelined by Al Ahly's coaching staff during last summer's transfer window to a "savior" as fate brings him back to shoulder the burden of the club's defense.

Sep 11, 2026

Amouta analyzes the possibility of Karim Al-Dubais returning to lead the left flank against Abu Qir Fertilizers.

Al Ahly's head coach Hussein Amouta is considering bringing back Karim Al-Debis to lead the left flank in the upcoming match against Abu Qir Fertilizers.

Sep 11, 2026
Basketball

AFROCAN 2026: Lions in pursuit at Japoma

The Cameroonian Basketball Federation has unveiled 24 players shortlisted for the Zone IV qualifiers of AfroCAN. From October 10 to 13, 2026, at the Japoma gymnasium.

Sep 11, 2026

Moataz Jamal warns Zamalek players against complacency against Djibouti's champion and emphasizes the need to secure qualification.

Zamalek's head coach Moataz Jamal held a meeting with the players before today's training session on Thursday, warning them against underestimating Djibouti's champions and urging them to secure qualification.

Sep 11, 2026
UEFA Champions League: How RB Leipzig was caught off guard at halftime.
Football

UEFA Champions League: How RB Leipzig was caught off guard at halftime.

In this first round of the Champions League, Como delivers an excellent first half and leads 2-0 against RB Leipzig at halftime.

Sep 11, 2026