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The expected lineup for Al Ahly to face Arab Contractors in the Green Mountain today
The coaching staff of Al Ahly, led by Moroccan manager Hussein Ammouta, has settled on the lineup for the match against Arab Contractors.
The opening day of the African University Games "Cairo 2026" has begun.
The first day of the 12th African Universities Games "Cairo 2026" kicked off today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Zamalek allocates part of the overdue payments to the volleyball team players.
Zamalek begins to pay part of the overdue financial dues to the men's volleyball team players.
The date for Mohamed Salah's arrival at the Egypt national team's camp in preparation for the matches against Angola and South Sudan.
Mohamed Salah, the professional player at Trabzonspor, joins the Egypt national football team camp in preparation for the Pharaohs' first matches in the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Imam Ashour awaits his first appearance with Al Ahly against Al Mokawloon tonight.
Imam Ashour of Al Ahly is looking forward to his first match with the club against المقاولون العرب tonight.
Verts: "I am Algerian," Touba unequivocally expresses his connection to the nation.
Back in the spotlight with Le Havre AC, Ahmed Touba hopes that his strong performances in Ligue 1 will reopen the doors to the national team. The 28-year-old defender has certainly not lost his attachment to the Greens, as he clearly explained in an interview with the official media of his new club.
Spain: Luca Zidane, a style inspired by Neuer that impresses! (Video)
Starting for the third consecutive match with Leganés, Luca Zidane continues to keep clean sheets and impresses with his footwork, reigniting competition for the starting goalkeeper position.
Al-Fath women qualify for the Champions League.
Al-Fateh Rabat women's team secured their qualification for the Women's CAF Champions League finals after defeating Masar Al-Masri 3-1 on Monday in the third round of the North African qualifiers. The Moroccan side opened the scoring early with Salma Tammar finding the net in the fifth minute, before Fatima Zahra Mohamed equalized for Masar Al-Masri. In the second half [...]
Onajem wears KAC Kénitra's kit.
KAC Kénitra has officially signed striker Mohamed Ounajem, making him one of the most notable new arrivals to the team in preparation for the upcoming season. Ounajem has joined KAC Kénitra in a deal aimed at strengthening the squad and leveraging his extensive experience after a successful career with several clubs both in Morocco and abroad. Ounajem has played for many […]
Ballon d'Or: Hakimi is the only Arab nominee and Bouaddi for Best Young Player
Moroccan international full-back Achraf Hakimi has been selected among 30 players nominated for the Ballon d'Or for Best Player in the World for 2026, while his compatriot Ayyoub Bouaddi and Algerian Ibrahim Maaza are on the shortlist for Best Young Player. The Ballon d'Or list features six players from the Spanish national team, crowned champions of the 2026 World Cup, including Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Rodri, and Fabián […]
Toubah: "I am from Algeria.. representing the 'Greens' national team is a great honor"
Algerian international Ahmed Touba confirmed that representing the "Fennecs" is a source of great pride and happiness for him, emphasizing his strong connection to Algeria, which he considers part of his identity. This summer, Touba joined French club Le Havre on loan from Greek side Panathinaikos. He discussed the possibility of connecting with some Algerian players who previously played at Le Havre, such as [...]
Al Hilal is pursuing a deal for Achraf Hakimi.
Spanish media reports have revealed that Saudi club Al Hilal has entered the race to sign Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, with a massive financial offer directed to Paris Saint-Germain. The newspaper "Fichajes" reported that Paris Saint-Germain received an offer of €120 million from Al Hilal in exchange for Hakimi, who is under contract with the French club until June 2029.
Real Betis coach clarifies Ezzalzouli's situation
Chilean Manuel Pellegrini, coach of Spanish club Real Betis, revealed the latest updates on the health status of Moroccan international Abde Ezzalzouli, confirming that the player has not yet regained full fitness due to a knee injury. The coach of the Andalusian team explained that Ezzalzouli's absence from recent matches is due to his ongoing struggle with the injury, noting that his return […]
Lille will be without the services of Ikama.
Moroccan international Hamza Ikhama, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament tear sustained earlier this year, will miss Lille's squad during the league stage of the UEFA Champions League, the club announced. Lille's coach, Davide Ancelotti, confirmed the absence of the 23-year-old Moroccan forward at a press conference held the evening before the first match.
Amrabat refuses to play under coach Wahbi.
Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat announced today, Tuesday, that he is not ready to represent the national team under coach Mohamed Wahbi, while confirming that he is not retiring from international play and is leaving the door open for a future return to the "Atlas Lions." Amrabat stated in a message shared via the "story" feature on his Instagram account that the decision was "extremely difficult" for him, explaining [...]
Third round fixtures: Mouloudia faces Ruisat, and the Eastern derby features Belouizdad against "the political"
The Professional Football League revealed today, Tuesday, the schedule for the third round of the Professional League for the 2026-2027 season, which will take place over the days of September 17, 18, and 19. The round opens on Thursday with two matches, as US Biskra hosts CR Belouizdad at the Stade du Chahid Hamani starting at 18:00. Meanwhile, JS Kabylie will visit [...]
Bounou competes for the "Best Goalkeeper" award
Moroccan international Yassine Bounou has been nominated for the "Yashin" award for the best goalkeeper in the world for 2026, as announced by France Football, continuing his presence among the top global names in his position. This nomination follows a strong season with his club Al Hilal and the Moroccan national team, where he delivered impressive performances.
Yacoubi officially takes over as president of CR Belouizdad.
Mohamed Arabyi Yaakoubi officially began his duties as the chairman of the board of directors of CR Belouizdad on Tuesday evening, succeeding Mohamed Hakim Haj Rajem. The handover ceremony took place at the team's headquarters at the "Abdel Rahman Aouf - Baba Hamoud" center in Zeralda, just 24 hours after the club's owning company appointed Yaakoubi to replace Haj Rajem. The ceremony...
Ayat Nouri makes his debut with Manchester City and contributes to the winning goal against Porto.
Algerian international Rayan Ait-Nouri made his first appearance of the season for Manchester City, coming on as a substitute in the match against Portuguese side Porto on Tuesday night during the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Ait-Nouri waited until the 75th minute to return in the City shirt, replacing Phil Foden to participate in the final quarter-hour of the match.
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