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Saudi Arabia has indefinitely shelved plans to build NEOM Stadium, one of the 15 venues proposed for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Two sources familiar with the project told Reuters that plans for the 46,000-seat stadium have been put aside following delays and the scaling back of The Line development. The stadium had been one of the most ambitious elements of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid.

Egyptian Football Association vice president Khaled El-Darandaly has called for an apology to resolve his dispute with Egypt's coaching staff. El-Darandaly, who headed the Egyptian delegation in Juba, said the EFA plans to meet head coach Hossam Hassan and his staff over the incident. The dispute began before Egypt travelled to South Sudan for their second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Omar Marmoush scored twice as Egypt thrashed South Sudan 5-0 in Juba on Tuesday to claim their first win of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Mostafa Ziko opened the scoring before Marmoush struck twice in the second half. Substitutes Ibrahim Adel and Hamza Abdelkarim completed the rout. The victory moved Hossam Hassan's side onto four points from two Group B matches after Friday's goalless draw with Angola in Cairo.

Al Ahly have backed Mohamed El-Shenawy and rejected Hossam Hassan's remarks about the goalkeeper following his exclusion from Egypt's squad. The club objected to both the description of El-Shenawy as previously "finished" and any suggestion that his reported injury was questionable. In a statement circulated to reporters, Al Ahly said such comments represented an unacceptable slight against any player, particularly their captain.

Egypt opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola at home on Friday. Hossam Hassan's side took one point from their Group B opener after failing to break down the visitors. Egypt thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half. Mostafa Ziko found the net in the 22nd minute, but referee Peter Waweru ruled the goal out for offside. Mahmoud Saber had wasted Egypt's clearest earlier opportunity.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has claimed the national team previously revived the goalkeeper when he was "finished" at Al Ahly. Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Hany Abo Rida responded hours later with a public defence of the 37-year-old. Hassan left veteran goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy out of his squad for the September and October international window, as Egypt are set to face Angola and South Sudan in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers before hosting South Africa in a friendly.

Frosinone defender Omar Fayed has earned his first call-up to Egypt's senior first-team squad after Hamdy Fathy withdrew through injury. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan have turned to the 23-year-old after Fathy suffered an injury while playing for Al-Wakrah on Sunday. Fathy will miss the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola, South Sudan, and the friendly against South Africa on October 4.

Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick and provided an assist as Trabzonspor thrashed Galatasaray 4-0 in Thomas Reis' first match in charge. The Egyptian forward produced all four goal contributions at Papara Park on Saturday. Salah struck twice before half-time and set up Noah Saviolo between his goals. He then completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute. The victory moved Trabzonspor onto 10 points after six Turkish Süper Lig matches.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has ruled out postponing or relocating the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite admitting that preparations need to accelerate. Motsepe called for a "heightened sense of urgency" after inspecting facilities in host nations Tanzania and Kenya this week. The tournament begins on June 19, 2027, with the final scheduled for July 17.

Shabab Al Ahli have completed the signing of Juan Bezerra from Zamalek, ending a weeks-long dispute over the Brazilian winger's future. Both clubs confirmed the transfer on Saturday, with Zamalek saying the agreement came after Shabab Al Ahli met the conditions they had set during negotiations, while the UAE club said Bezerra will strengthen their first-team squad. As Kingfut previously reported, the expected guaranteed fee is $5 million, with an additional $1 million in add-ons.