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Coronavirus is Everywhere: This Week in Middle Eastern Football

Coronavirus is Everywhere: This Week in Middle Eastern Football

The Coronavirus has struck hard on world football in the past week, and the Middle East is no different. A full list of the region’s countries and the impact COVID-19 has on them.

CAF Champions League is North African: This Week In Middle Eastern Football

CAF Champions League is North African: This Week In Middle Eastern Football

Al-Ahly, Zamalek, Raja and Wydad. African football doesn’t get any better than this. An emergency in Jerusalem and a good-feel act in Jordan where the 2020 season just kicked off. Uri with his weekly football dose of the region.

A Week in the Life of Zamalek: This Week In Middle Eastern Football

A Week in the Life of Zamalek: This Week In Middle Eastern Football

Zamalek ditched their local derby and created even a more significant dispute between themselves and Al-Ahly. On Friday they hammered CAF Champions League’s champions. A week in the life of one of the most capricious clubs in the world.

Cairo Derby in Abu Dhabi: This Week In Middle Eastern Football

Cairo Derby in Abu Dhabi: This Week In Middle Eastern Football

The Cairo Derby took over Abu Dhabi and reminded Uri of good old days when then rivalry hosted fans of Al-Ahly and Zamalek; Hilal Al-Quds players are going to play in the AFC Cup, despite having their future unknown.