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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 12 OctTranslated

Israel is increasing pressure to allow supporters to enter AZ, Alkmaar is sticking to its decision

With three days left until AZ's football match against Israeli club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Israel is increasing diplomatic pressure. In a telephone conversation with Alkmaar mayor Anja Schouten this afternoon, the Israeli ambassador raised "major questions about the justification" of the decision to ban Israeli supporters, the Israeli embassy confirmed to Nieuwsuur.

LC.nl · 12 OctTranslated

Willy Kyakonye (32) from Leeuwarden fights for coach murdered in his own home: "He gave me the name The Ringtiger"

Every day, Willy Kyakonye (32) from Leeuwarden thinks about Zebra Mando, the coach who advised him over the telephone in 2016 not to return to Uganda after a tournament in the Netherlands. Four years after this warning, the famous boxing trainer himself was murdered. With his lessons in mind as support, the undefeated Ringtiger will fight on Monday evening in the main act of the Ben Bril Memorial in Carré. The fight could open a door to the prestigious WBC world title.

Omrop Fryslân · 12 OctTranslated

Jamal Amofa no longer in action for Cambuur this season due to serious injury

Jamal Amofa of SC Cambuur will no longer be in action this season. The 27-year-old captain has an injury to his Achilles tendon. The defender went to the ground on Sunday in the match against PEC Zwolle in the 79th minute. It was immediately clear that the injury was serious. Amofa went out into the field with tears in her eyes. After examination, it appeared that his Achilles tendon was torn off.

Omrop Fryslân · 12 OctTranslated

Jamal Amofa no longer in action for Cambuur this season due to serious injury

Jamal Amofa will no longer be in action this season for Cambuur Jamal Amofa of SC Cambuur will no longer be in action this season. The 27-year-old captain has an injury to his Achilles tendon. The defender went to the ground on Sunday in the match against PEC Zwolle in the 79th minute. It was immediately clear that the injury was serious.

LC.nl · 12 OctTranslated

Heavy competition ahead in SC Cambuur's midfield

SC Cambuur secured a crucial 0-1 away victory against relegation rival PEC Zwolle. With this win, the team has now gone four consecutive matches undefeated. As a result, competition for places in the midfield is set to intensify.

Omrop Fryslân · 11 OctTranslated

Read back: Cambuur wins with a late goal from substitute Binder of PEC Zwolle

Cambuur wins against Zwolle, but loses captain: "Big blemish on this afternoon" At Cambuur they are of course happy with the victory, but it has a bitter aftertaste due to the failure of Jamal Amofa. SC Cambuur is now in twelfth place in the Premier League with eight points from eight games. The difference with rival Heerenveen is only one point.