Maarouf Yussuf Downs Al Ittihad In Egyptian League

20 - year - old Nigerian midfielder Maarouf Yussuf netted after 76 minutes to hand El Shorta a 1 - 0 victory over Al Ittihad in the fifth round of matches in the Egyptian Premier League played on Wednesday.

Despite the resumption of the championship early this month, Maarouf Yussuf's strike will be a strong candidate for goal of the season.

Spotting jersey number 10, Yussuf scored a screamer from outside the penalty box to register his first goal this campaign.

El Shorta, who have in their ranks another Nigerian midfielder Ikpotor Kings, occupy the third position on the log, eight points behind leaders Zamalek.

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