Champions League: Tanzanian star Mbwana Samatta set sights on Liverpool as Mohamed Salah fights for fitness ahead of Genk clash
5 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Tanzanian star Mbwana Samatta set sights on Liverpool as Mohamed Salah fights for fitness ahead of Genk clash

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While Liverpool hope to have Mohamed Salah back alongside Sadio Mane in attack in time for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Genk in Belgium, their opponents have their own African forward who is a superstar in his home country. Genk: While Liverpool hope to have Mohamed Salah back alongside Sadio Mane in attack in time for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Genk in Belgium, their opponents have their own African forward who is a superstar in his home country. Mbwana Ally Samatta’s 23 league goals last season helped fire the unfashionable club from an old mining hub in the Dutch-speaking north of Belgium to the league title and a return to Europe’s leading club competition. A dramatic 4-3 win over Salzburg has since kick-started their campaign, but Jurgen Klopp’s side saw their perfect start to the Premier League season end on Sunday in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

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League Cup: Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs, says Postecoglou
1 day, 13 hours ago

League Cup: Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs, says Postecoglou

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said his team is struggling to such an extent that even in-form Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah would fail to make much of an impression as part of the side. While Salah has scored 21 goals and provided 17 assists in all competitions, Postecoglou said the 32-year-old Egyptian would have his work cut out delivering similar …

Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs: Tottenham’s Postecoglou
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs: Tottenham’s Postecoglou

Al Jazeera  

Tottenham manager berates his team’s recent slump in form ahead of their League Cup semifinal against Liverpool. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou believes his team are struggling to such an extent that even in-form Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah would fail to make much of an impression as part of the side. While Salah has scored 21 goals and provided 17 …

Salah targets Premier League glory in ‘last year’ at Liverpool
6 days, 1 hour ago

Salah targets Premier League glory in ‘last year’ at Liverpool

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do “something special” in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool. The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot’s team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Reports have suggested Salah is nearing an …

Mohamed Salah reveals Liverpool contract latest after setting Premier League record
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1 week, 3 days ago

Mohamed Salah reveals Liverpool contract latest after setting Premier League record

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mohamed Salah said he and Liverpool remain “far …

Mohamed Salah shows his evolution to keep Liverpool on title track
2 months ago

Mohamed Salah shows his evolution to keep Liverpool on title track

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For large swathes of Saturday’s gripping clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, …

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson seeks answers from CAF after he and Mo Salah are both left OFF shortlist for 2024 African Player of the Year award
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson seeks answers from CAF after he and Mo Salah are both left OFF shortlist for 2024 African Player of the Year award

Daily Mail  

The Confederation of African Football announced its 10-man shortlist for the 2024 men's African Player of the Year award on Thursday - and there were some notable absentees. Among the star names to miss out on a nomination were Senegalese Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson and Liverpool's Egyptian king Mohamed Salah. Nicolas Jackson, 23, has not been nominated for the 2024 …

Mohamed Salah has 'come back in even BETTER shape than usual', says Andy Robertson as Liverpool star reaps the benefits of a football-free summer with superb display against Ipswich
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohamed Salah has 'come back in even BETTER shape than usual', says Andy Robertson as Liverpool star reaps the benefits of a football-free summer with superb display against Ipswich

Daily Mail  

Three things in life are certain: death, taxes and Mohamed Salah scoring on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Salah also teed up Diogo Jota for Liverpool's opener with an unselfish assist which means he is now on 300 goal involvements in exactly 350 Reds games. Mohamed Salah was at his brilliant best for Liverpool as he bagged …

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for upcoming matches
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for upcoming matches

The Independent  

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Mohamed Salah included in Liverpool’s travelling party for Sparta Prague clash
10 months ago

Mohamed Salah included in Liverpool’s travelling party for Sparta Prague clash

The Independent  

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Liverpool defends Salah against accusations he is not committed to Egypt after injury
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool defends Salah against accusations he is not committed to Egypt after injury

Associated Press  

Liverpool defended Mohamed Salah against accusations he was showing a lack of commitment to Egypt by returning to his club from the Africa Cup of Nations to get treatment on a hamstring injury. Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders said on Tuesday that Salah has a “proper tear in his hamstring” which is expected to keep the winger out for three …

Salah aims for hat trick of African best player awards on shortlist with Hakimi and Osimhen
1 year, 1 month ago

Salah aims for hat trick of African best player awards on shortlist with Hakimi and Osimhen

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah will aim for a hat trick of African Player of the Year awards after being named on a three-man candidate list for the 2023 prize with Achraf Hakimi and Victor Osimhen on Thursday. Asisat Oshoala of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring the team’s fifth goal during the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match between FC Barcelona and …

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Mohamed Salah eyes revenge in Champions League final
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Mohamed Salah eyes revenge in Champions League final

The Hindu  

“We have a score to settle,” Mohamed Salah posted on social media moments after Real Madrid set up a re-match with Liverpool in Saturday’s Champions League final. “I was like: ‘We cannot lose this way.’ I never felt that feeling before in football, especially the first Champions League for all of us.” Salah made amends 12 months later, scoring a …

Champions League: Liverpool's Sadio Mane equals Didier Drogba goal record for African players
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Liverpool's Sadio Mane equals Didier Drogba goal record for African players

Daily Mail  

Sadio Mane doubled Liverpool's lead in their 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday night - and in doing so etched his name into the Champions League history books. Sadio Mane drew level with Didier Drogba's Champions League goal record on Wednesday As well as that, it also saw him draw level with Didier Drogba as the joint-highest African goalscorer in …

UEFA Champions League: Firmino, Salah give Liverpool 2-0 win at Inter Milan
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Firmino, Salah give Liverpool 2-0 win at Inter Milan

The Hindu  

When a breakthrough is proving elusive, Liverpool can still prosper from a set piece. By securing a fourth successive away win in Europe for the first time since 2006, the 2019 Champions League winners gained a crucial cushion to take back to Anfield for the second leg next month. “It’s about the hard fight, the battle when you have the …

Egypt Will Lean on Mohamed Salah at African Showpiece
3 years ago

Egypt Will Lean on Mohamed Salah at African Showpiece

News 18  

Mohamed Salah, in prolific form for Liverpool this season, will lead Egypt against bogey team Nigeria in a blockbuster Group D opener at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Although Egypt have won a record seven Cup of Nations titles, they have triumphed only twice in seven clashes with three-time champions Nigeria in the competition ahead of the January …

Mohamed Salah joins Egypt for World Cup qualifier in Gabon
3 years, 4 months ago

Mohamed Salah joins Egypt for World Cup qualifier in Gabon

The Hindu  

Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah arrived in Gabon to join the Pharaohs for their World Cup qualifying match, the Egyptian soccer association said on Saturday. The association said in a brief statement that Liverpool’s Salah has joined the Egyptian team in preparing for Sunday’s game against Gabon in Franceville. The 29-year-old Salah missed the Pharaohs’ 1-0 win over Angola on September …

Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta in Turkey as he nears loan move to Fenerbahce
4 years, 3 months ago

Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta in Turkey as he nears loan move to Fenerbahce

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta is in Turkey to negotiate a proposed move to Fenerbahce. Manager Dean Smith has brought in Ollie Watkins from Brentford for a club-record £28m and Lyon winger Bertrand Traore for £19m so has been looking to offset that spending with the sale of Samatta. Mbwana Samatta has not featured at all this season and last …

January transfer window: Five major Premier League transfers
4 years, 11 months ago

January transfer window: Five major Premier League transfers

The Hindu  

There was little late drama as the January transfer window closed on Friday, but Premier League clubs still spent over £200 million over the past month on new players. Read: Bruno Fernandes United's long-running interest in the Portuguese international midfielder finally materialised in a 55 million euro deal that could rise to as much as 80 million euros if performance-related …

Dean Smith wants Mbwana Samatta to shine on debut in Carabao Cup semi-final against Leicester
4 years, 11 months ago

Dean Smith wants Mbwana Samatta to shine on debut in Carabao Cup semi-final against Leicester

Daily Mail  

Dean Smith has called on new signing Mbwana Samatta to immediately bring his quality to bear as Aston Villa bid for a third visit to Wembley in 21 months. After playing the last four matches without a recognised striker, Villa boss Smith will hand Samatta his debut for the second leg of his side's Carabao Cup semi-final at home to …

Man United target Haaland becomes first teenager to score in five successive Champions League games
5 years, 1 month ago

Man United target Haaland becomes first teenager to score in five successive Champions League games

Daily Mail  

Erling Haaland became the first teenager to score in five consecutive European Cup/Champions League games as Red Bull Salzburg thumped Belgian side Genk 4-1 away to set up a final-game decider against holders Liverpool. Erling Haaland has scored in five consecutive Champions League games this season Patson Daka reacted quickest to a rebound to open the scoring in the 43rd …

Salah, Mane and Aubameyang on CAF POTY shortlist
5 years, 1 month ago

Salah, Mane and Aubameyang on CAF POTY shortlist

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah is targeting a third consecutive African Player of the Year trophy after being named on the preliminary list of nominees for the 2019 award. Salah defended his crown last year after scoring 44 goals for Liverpool and Egypt in 2018 and finishing as the 2017-18 Premier League Golden Boot winner with 32 goals. The Senegal international was joint …

Ankle injury rules out Mohamed Salah from Egypt's AFCON qualifiers
5 years, 1 month ago

Ankle injury rules out Mohamed Salah from Egypt's AFCON qualifiers

The Hindu  

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and Comoros due to a persistent ankle injury. Salah has been managing an issue since hobbling out of Liverpool's win over Leicester City last month, having been on the end of a rugged late challenge from Hamza Choudhury. Salah joined up with his …

Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Mohamed Salah ruled out of Egypt's clashes against Kenya, Comoros owing to ankle injury
5 years, 1 month ago

Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Mohamed Salah ruled out of Egypt's clashes against Kenya, Comoros owing to ankle injury

Firstpost  

Egypt released a statement on their official Twitter account on Tuesday confirming Salah will miss the games, along with a picture of the striker with a protective boot on his left ankle. Egypt’s Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of their African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and Comoros with an ankle injury. Salah has scored six …

Champions League: Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund stage thrilling comebacks; Liverpool sneak past Genk
5 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund stage thrilling comebacks; Liverpool sneak past Genk

Firstpost  

The result means Ajax, Chelsea and Valencia are level on seven points atop Group H, with the Spaniards coming from behind to beat Lille 4-1. Paris: Jorginho scored two penalties as Chelsea came roaring back from 4-1 down to draw 4-4 with nine-man Ajax in a Champions League classic on Tuesday, while holders Liverpool claimed a narrow victory and a …

Juventus 'sent scouts to watch Mohamed Salah, Christian Eriksen and Son Heung-min in Tottenham win
5 years, 2 months ago

Juventus 'sent scouts to watch Mohamed Salah, Christian Eriksen and Son Heung-min in Tottenham win

Daily Mail  

Juventus scouts were sent to Liverpool's game against Tottenham on Sunday to keep an eye on Mohamed Salah, Christian Eriksen and Son Heung-min, reports in Italy claim. Mohamed Salah netted the winner against Spurs as Liverpool remained unbeaten And all three stars were watched over in the stands by representatives from Juventus, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport. Meanwhile, Salah has …

Champions League report: Salah scores twice in Liverpool win
5 years, 3 months ago

Champions League report: Salah scores twice in Liverpool win

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah struck twice as defending champion Liverpool survived a major Champions League scare to defeat Salzburg 4-3 at Anfield. Sadio Mane, Andrew Robertson and Salah goals had seemingly put Jurgen Klopp's side in complete control in what was their first European game on home soil since triumphing in last season's competition. But Salah's sixth goal of the campaign with …

Champions League: Salah, Origi fire Liverpool to sixth European crown
5 years, 7 months ago

Champions League: Salah, Origi fire Liverpool to sixth European crown

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah put last season's final heartbreak behind him by setting up a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid and a sixth Champions League triumph for Liverpool. RELATED| Re-live the Champions League final Liverpool and its Premier League counterpart played in fits and starts thereafter, with Spurs enjoying their most consistent spell of pressure before substitute Divock Origi added …

Premier League golden boot: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang happy to ‘represent Africa’ by sharing award with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane
5 years, 7 months ago

Premier League golden boot: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang happy to ‘represent Africa’ by sharing award with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will have to keep his thirst …

Salah: Life easier as one of Klopp's Liverpool forwards
5 years, 10 months ago

Salah: Life easier as one of Klopp's Liverpool forwards

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah has credited Jurgen Klopp for making life easier for the forwards at Liverpool. Egypt winger Salah has sparkled since returning to the Premier League with the Reds in 2017, forming an effective three-man front-line with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Liverpool reached the Champions League final last season and is this term bidding to win the Premier League …

Liverpool's Salah: Seeking Silver Lining with Golden Boot in Premier League
6 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool's Salah: Seeking Silver Lining with Golden Boot in Premier League

Hindustan Times  

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah hopes to stay clear at the top of the scoring charts to claim this season's Premier League Golden Boot award. The 25-year-old has scored 30 goals in 32 league appearances during a spectacular debut season at Liverpool with Salah tallying 40 strikes in total across all competitions in 45 outings.

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