Jordan

Egypt beat a resilient Jordan 3-1 in extra time to book a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 semi-finals.  The Pharaohs rallied back from going a goal down early in the game thanks to Yazan Al Naimat’s strike, but goals from Marwan Hamdy in the first half and extra-time strikes from substitutes Ahmed Refaat and Marwan Daoud ensured the North Africans qualify for the last four of the competition. Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz had before the game played down his side

With a one-under-par 74 in the Qatar Open Amateur Championship on Thursday, South African Ruan Jordaan played beautifully on a windy day to rise as the first-round leader. Jordaan endured the difficult gusty weather at the Doha Golf Club to finish on top of the 108 golfers who took part in the event. Qatar national team member Ali al-Shahrani placed second on the second day, while Mike Elliott, who has been based in Qatar for the past ten years and a Qatar Golf