Manchester City booked their place in the FA Cup final with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, thanks in part to a decisive performance from Egyptian forward Omar Mamoush.
Mamoush, who joined City during the winter transfer window, continues to underline his value to Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Selected in the starting line-up for the semi-final clash, the 26-year-old made a significant impact at the City Ground, delivering an assist that helped steer the defending Premier League champions into yet another final.
The breakthrough came early in the second half.
In the 51st minute, Mamoush showcased his sharp vision and technical precision, setting up defender Josko Gvardiol to slot home the opener.
It was a vital moment that extinguished Nottingham Forest’s hopes of mounting a comeback against the formidable Sky Blues.
Beyond his crucial assist, Mamoush delivered a complete performance.
The Egyptian international registered three crosses, created one major chance, and won two ground duels.
His attacking threat was constant, firing two shots, one of which forced a save from the Forest goalkeeper.
His dynamism and energy up front once again justified Guardiola’s faith in integrating him into City’s star-studded attack.
Mamoush’s contribution on Sunday brings his tally for Manchester City to seven goals and three assists across just 17 appearances—a strong return for a player still settling into English football after his move from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Pep Guardiola has often spoken about the need for versatility and intelligence in his forward line, and Mamoush’s performance demonstrated exactly why he has quickly become a valuable asset.
His ability to link play, stretch defences, and create chances aligns perfectly with City’s fluid attacking philosophy.
While Nottingham Forest battled valiantly, they struggled to recover after conceding the first goal, and City’s control of the match only grew stronger as the game progressed.
A second goal later secured the victory and confirmed Manchester City’s place in the showpiece final at Wembley.
As City chase another piece of silverware, Omar Mamoush’s emergence adds another potent weapon to their already impressive arsenal.
His growing influence could prove vital in the closing stages of the season, both domestically and in Europe, as Manchester City aim to complete another historic campaign.
