Israel Football Team Departs for European Championship Qualifiers in Kosovo
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
The Israeli national football team traveled to Kosovo on Thursday for a European Championship qualifier match. Player Zahi Ahmed received his first national team call-up, with the team currently having two points in their group. Israel will play Kosovo on Saturday and Austria next Tuesday, with all league matches suspended until November 28, 2026.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Israeli national football team departed for Kosovo on Thursday for a European Championship qualifier.
- Player Zahi Ahmed received his first national team call-up due to player absences.
- Israel has two points in Group C, trailing Austria, Ireland, and Kosovo.
- The team will play Kosovo on Saturday and Austria next Tuesday.
- All league matches are suspended until November 28, 2026.
The Israeli national football team departed the country on Thursday afternoon for Kosovo to play a match against the local team as part of the European Championship qualifiers. The squad is competing in Group C, which also includes Austria and Ireland. Player Zahi Ahmed, who plays for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and can operate in multiple positions, received his first national team call-up. His inclusion comes amidst the absence of several players, including Anan Khalaila and Mohammad Abu Fana. The coaching staff expressed confidence in Ahmed's abilities, particularly his offensive capabilities, noting he has scored three goals for his club this season and six last season.
Israel has played four matches so far in the tournament, losing to Austria and Ireland, and drawing with Kosovo and Ireland, accumulating two points. Austria currently leads the group with 8 points, while Ireland and Kosovo each have 5 points. Israel has two remaining matches: against Kosovo on Saturday and Austria next Tuesday.
All league matches across all divisions will be suspended until November 28, 2026.
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