|
MEF - DUBAI, Nov. 18: Iranian attacking
weaponry will be at the centre-stage of Al-Ahly’s home leg fixture
against Uzbek outfits Pakhtakor Tashkent in Dubai on November 27, this has
been revealed today by popular daily Al-Ittihad.
The local Reds, who will start the game needing a home victory by one-goal
margin after trailing their opponents 3-2 in the away leg of the Asian
Champions’ League fourth round action, are close to land Iranian
international striker Javad Kazemian, according to the paper.
“He is expected to be here on Tuesday to finalize things with Al-Ahly
officials, a move aiming at filling the gap of departed Moroccan
international forward Rabih Al-Afawi, currently on national duty with his
country for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers,” added Al-Ittihad
today.
If everything went fine, Kazemian will be lining up with national team
mate Ali Karimi at home against Pakhtakor Tashkent, the Iranian pair is
enjoying a fabulous companionship at the international stage for more than
2 years now.
On a different note, Al-Sha’ab have turned down a 7-month loan offer
from Moroccan international striker Abduljalil Hadda ‘Camacho’ to join
the side for a $250,000 fee, this has been unveiled by Al-Ittihad today.
“The tip was given by his current team mate at FES Morocco, Andulrahim
Shaklit, who enjoys good relationship with Al-Sha’ab officials” added
the paper.
Al-Sha’ab, whose efforts to land Colombian marksman Ricardo Peres
(formerly at Saudi giants Al-Hilal) ended on a dismal note, are also being
reportedly active in talks with Abedi Pele’s brother, currently playing
his club football in Portugal.
Abedi Pele, the celebrated Ghanaian footballer, spent 2 brilliant seasons
at local giants Al-Ain in the late 90s, soon after leaving French club
Olympique Marseille.
|
