Mahmoud Saber, a Smouha player on loan from Pyramids, etched his name into the record books by scoring the first goal of the campaign in a thrilling season opener for the 2024-2025 NILE League.
The midfielder’s goal came during Wednesday night’s fixture against Haras El Hodood, marking an explosive start to the league.
Saber’s goal, a stunning long-range strike from inside the penalty area, gave Smouha the early lead in what quickly became an intense showdown between the two sides.
The goal not only set the tone for Smouha but also provided fans with a taste of the excitement expected throughout the season.
Haras El Hodood Starting Lineup
The Haras El Hodood side fielded a strong lineup, featuring:
- Goalkeeper: Mahmoud Al-Zanfali
- Defense: Islam Abu Salima, Ahmed Imad, Bahaa Samir, Muhammad Al-Daghimi
- Midfield: Mohamed Zaqa, Eze Emeka, Mahmoud Okka, Mahmoud Abu Jaoude
- Attack: Mahmoud Mamdouh, Garidiul Tresor
Smouha Starting Lineup
Smouha’s squad, equally determined to make their mark in the opener, lined up with:
- Goalkeeper: El Hani Suleiman
- Defense: Abdul Rahman Amer, Mohamed Rabia, Mido Mustafa, Mahmoud Saber
- Midfield: Dakwa Doudou, Mohamed Kanaria, Abu Bakr Liadi, Samuel Amadi, Abdelkebir El Oued
- Forward: Hossam Hassan
The first goal of the NILE League season has energized Smouha and raised expectations for the team and its fans, who are eagerly awaiting what the rest of the league will bring.
As the match continued, both teams fought hard to control the game, setting the stage for an engaging season ahead in the Egyptian top flight.
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