Arab Nations Cup Draw
Palestine have been drawn against a triumvirate of Gulf opponents in Group A of the 2012 Arab Cup. All of Palestine’s group games will be played in King Fahed Stadium in Ta’if- a city known for its milder temperatures (average…
2011/12 Season Wrap-Up
A second year of fully-fledged professional football in Palestine is in the books. While the 2011/12 season has been mired with the lack of footballing action in Gaza- there have been some notable highlights. Hilal Al-Quds lift the league In…
Bahdari shines as Hajer secures Pro League survival
Bahdari (#12) scoring the winner against Najran The biggest news eight months ago was Abelatif Bahdari’s move to the Saudi Pro League- making him the first Palestinian player since Ziyad Al-Kord to grace the pitches of the Kingdom. Speculation centered…
Half of Asia shutout of 2015 Asian Cup Qualifying
The Asian Football Confederation always finds a way to keep things interesting; whether it be corruption, dodgy referees, or general obtuse thinking there is seldom ever a dull moment. Newcomers to Asian Football might have wondered why the AFC would…
Mohammed Al-Masri officially announces his retirement
As most of you may know by now Mohammed Al-Masri has called time on his career due to a heart condition that required surgery to insert a pacemaker. Al-Masri is one of the lucky ones alongside the likes of Real…
Challenge Cup Review
It’s been exactly a week since Palestine was knocked out of the Challenge Cup by holders and eventual champions DPR Korea. We take a look back at what went right, what went wrong, and what the future holds for Al-Fursan:…
Challenge Cup Best XI
I had planned to include more Palestinians in this formation but a poor display against Philippines ruled out many players. I will probably write something about Palestine’s performance a little later this week but for now I leave you with…
Rapid Reaction: Philippines 4:3 Palestine
Abuhabib: Palestine’s best player today Palestine Starting XI: Saleh (C); Abu Saleh, Harbi, Mahdi, Abujazr; Wadi (Jamal 35′), Kawre’ (Barghouthi 76′), Khader Youssef, Samara (Nu’man 51′); Abuhabib, Attal. Goals: Abuhabib (21, 67), Attal (78) Bookings: Harbi (24), Abujazr (34), Abu Saleh (73),…
Preview: Palestine v Philippines
Game Information: What: 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Third Place Playoff Where: Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal When: March 19th, 2012 Kickoff:0845 GMT Streams: www.hahasport.com // www.goalnepal.com/tv FIFA Rank: 156th (26th in AFC) Previous Meetings: D 0-0 (2012 Challenge Cup Qualifying) Philippines…
Rapid Reaction: Palestine 0:2 DPR Korea (Challenge Cup Semifinal)
Palestine Starting XI: Saleh (C); Abu Saleh, Harbi, Mahdi, Abujazr; Samara (Khaled Salem 69′), Ismail, Khader Youssef, Ashraf Nu’man (Mohammed Jamal 84′); Attal, Attieh (Kawre’ 47′). Bookings: Abu Saleh 65′, Ramzi Saleh 85′ Recap: A cagey affair for 42 minutes…