Egypt forward Omar Marmoush was on target twice as Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 and 5-1 on aggregate in the EFL Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Citizens won the first leg at St. James' Park 2-0, giving them a comfortable cushion into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Marmoush extended City's aggregate lead in the seventh minute before completing his brace in the...
Premier League action on Saturday was filled with a host of African players getting their names on the score sheet, including those who participated at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Afrosport reports. At Turf Moor, DR Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe and South Africa forward Lyle Foster where on target in Burnley's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. It was the first goal Tuanzebe scored...
Manchester City have suffered an injury setback ahead of the derby against Manchester United, with Egypt international Omar Marmoush ruled out, Afrosport reports. The forward sustained a knee injury while on international duty and will miss Sunday’s clash against the Red Devils at the Etihad Stadium. The 26-year-old was forced off just nine minutes into Egypt’s goalless 2026 World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou...
Manchester City are sweating over the fitness of Omar Marmoush ahead of the Manchester derby, after the forward suffered a knee injury while playing for Egypt, Afrosport reports. The 26-year-old was forced off in the ninth minute, as the Pharaohs were held to a goalless draw with Burkina Faso in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifiers in Ouagadougou. Marmoush attempted to play on after suffering a knock from...
Manchester City secured a 3-1 win over Bournemouth to get back to winning ways on Tuesday as Belgian midfielder Kevin Bruyne played his final game at the Etihad Stadium, Afrosport reports. Fresh from their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, City needed a win to boost their chances of securing Champions League football next season, and goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez...
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